The Law Commission has proposed significant changes to burial laws in England and Wales to address the shortage of burial space, including the reuse of graves and reopening closed burial grounds. These changes would require public consultation and government approval, with safeguards ensuring graves can only be reused 75 years after the last burial. Current legislation restricts the redevelopment of graveyards, except for worship places, but proposed reforms would allow redevelopment for other purposes, including housing. The public consultation for these proposals is open until January 2025, with the government expressing interest in the recommendations. This initiative acknowledges the urgent need to reform burial laws, which have not been updated for over 170 years, to prevent cemeteries from falling into disuse or becoming sites of anti-social behavior. Stakeholders, including experts and government officials, have emphasized the necessity of these changes to ensure sustainable burial practices for future generations.