Under what circumstances can a family request a body be exhumed?

A family can request a body be exhumed typically for legal reasons, health concerns, or personal wishes. Exhumation may be necessary in cases where legal matters arise, such as investigations into cause of death or criminal investigations, where forensic evidence may be needed. Additionally, health concerns can prompt exhumation, for example, if there are fears about contagious diseases that may have been associated with the burial or the health of the surrounding environment.

Personal wishes can also play a significant role; a family might have emotional or cultural reasons for wanting to relocate a loved one after burial. This could include the desire to have remains interred in a family plot, or to honor another cultural practice that requires relocation.

While each of the other options mentions valid points, they are overly restrictive. Exhumations are not limited solely to religious reasons or to specific legal or health issues. Each situation is assessed carefully and appropriately according to applicable laws and regulations surrounding exhumation, thus encompassing a broader range of valid circumstances.