[3] It is triable only by indictment and can be punished by, at maximum, life imprisonment, an unlimited fine or both.
[6] Hans Kristian Rausing, heir to Hans Rausing who owns the multinational food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak, was charged with the offence on 17 July 2012 after police discovered the corpse of his wife, Eva.
Nathan Matthews and his girlfriend, Shauna Hoare were charged then convicted with this after murdering Becky Watts; the defence team received substantial legal aid principally due to the absence of witnesses of the killing.
[8] In March 2024, two people were arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial in connection with alleged offenses at a funeral directors in Hull.
[9] In May 2024, Debbie Pereira and Benjamin Atkins were on trial for preventing lawful burial.