Burial of Suicide Act 1823 (c.52

Restrictions on the burial of persons found felo de se were relaxed by this act. Prior to this suicides had at one time been buried with a stake through his heart and with a burial at a crossroad. Burials for felo de se typically took place at night, with no mourners or clergy present, and the location was often kept a secret by the authorities. The laws relating to felo de se also applied to someone who was killed or died by other causes whilst they were committing another felony, for example a burglar who was killed by a householder defending his own property. Size: Folio (20 x 31 cms). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Parliamentary Acts; Inventory No: 302450. 21 years of serving customers on ABE. A seller you can rely on.

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