It shall not be lawful to hold a wake over the body of a person who has died while suffering from a notifiable disease, and the occupier of any premises who permits or suffers any such wake to take place thereon, and every person who takes part in the wake, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five pounds.
Section 165: Wake not to be held over body of person who suffered from notifiable disease.
Public Health Act 1936 · 1936 c. 49View on legislation.gov.uk
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