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Article: Exhumation
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- World of Forensic Science
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Exhumation
Exhumation is the removal of a body from a grave. It is a relatively rare occurrence and can be distressing for relatives. The most common reason for exhumation is need or desire to move the body to a different location. This may happen if a cemetery closing or if the family buys a new burial plot or wishes to re-inter the deceased elsewhere with other family members. However, some cases of exhumation occur because there is a request from a court to carry out or repeat an
autopsy
to gain new forensic
evidence
. This is more likely in countries where the autopsy rate is low. With cremation becoming increasingly common, exhumation is less important than in previous years.
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