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Burial rites over National Churches spark opposition debate
A parliamentary letter argues against restricting burial rites to Christians in national churches. It warns secularist and Jewish practices may be barred by current wording, urging a symmetric civil interment right with compatible rites to ensure decency and order. The piece calls for broader discussion and a principled settlement.
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Duke of Richmond
Lord Selborne
Lord Harrowby
Peterborough
Beresford Hope
House of Lords
House of Commons