Kiran Ghai , 70 , argued the practice is already legal under British law . Opponents say it is unsanitary and hazardous to health and the environment . Officials : burials outside of crematoria are illegal under the Cremation Act . Hindus consider open - air burial essential to the immortality of the soul .
Davender Ghai , 70 , argued the practice is already legal under British law . Opponents say it is unsanitary and hazardous to health and the environment . Officials : Cremations outside of crematoria are illegal under 1902 Cremation Act . Hindus consider open-air cremations essential to the peace of the soul .