Andrew Collins , 2007 , argued the practice is already legal under Hindus law . Opponents say it is unsanitary and hazardous to health and the environment . Officials : Cremations outside of crematoria are illegal under 1902 Cremation Act . Ghai has said he believes the practice is a religious right for Hindus , who consider open-air cremations essential to the peace of the soul . British consider open-air cremations essential to the peace of the soul .
Andrew Collins , 2007 , argued the practice is already legal under Hindus law . Opponents say it is unsanitary and hazardous to health and the environment . Officials : Cremations outside of crematoria are illegal under 1902 Cremation Act . British consider open-air cremations essential to the peace of the soul .