General Cemetery Act 2025

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in LordsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 1 April 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make new provision for the regulation and management of the General Cemetery Company upon its registration under the Companies Act 2006; to permit the transfer of the ownership and management of Kensal Green Cemetery and West London Crematorium to a charity; and to confer powers upon the General Cemetery Company to extinguish rights of burial and disturb human remains in Kensal Green Cemetery for the purpose of increasing the space for interments; and for connected purposes.

Summary

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Progress through Parliament

  1. Petition to introduce a Private Bill presented to Parliament· Unassigned

    27 November 2024 – 27 November 2024

  2. Examination for compliance with Standing Orders· Unassigned

    18 December 2024 – 18 December 2024

  3. 1st reading· Lords

    22 January 2025 – 22 January 2025

  4. 2nd reading· Lords

    11 February 2025 – 11 February 2025

  5. Lords Examiners· Unassigned

    25 February 2025 – 25 February 2025

  6. Committee stage· Lords

    17 June 2025 – 17 June 2025

  7. 3rd reading· Lords

    10 July 2025 – 10 July 2025

  8. 1st reading· Commons

    10 July 2025 – 10 July 2025

  9. Second House Examination· Commons

    16 July 2025 – 16 July 2025

  10. 2nd reading· Commons

    2 September 2025 – 2 September 2025

  11. Committee stage· Commons

    13 October 2025 – 13 October 2025

  12. 3rd reading· Commons

    16 October 2025 – 16 October 2025

  13. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    27 October 2025 – 27 October 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3894.