Home burials in West Sussex

Waiting for an internal review by Sussex Police of their handling of this request.

Dear Sussex Police,

How many people have had a home burial in the West Sussex area i.e. are buried in a back garden?

Could you also break down the burials by ward, and year on year trends to see if the number is on the increase.

Yours faithfully,

Matt Pole

Sussex Police

Date:24.10.2017

Your Ref: Freedom of Information request - Home burials in West Sussex

Our Ref:FOI 1089/17

Contact Name: Roger Brace FOI Officer

Contact number: 101 ext 545251

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Dear Sussex Police,

By law, under all circumstances, Sussex Police should have responded by now . Please respond promptly.

Yours faithfully,

Matt Pole