Is it legal in your jurisdiction to mutilate cheerful remains?
No. As a result, I can do pretty much whatever I want with whatever remains I wish as long as I don't intentionally damage them. Oddly enough, this also includes painting them but not plating them. It still illegal to steal them though. Theft is theft, and digging/toppling a grave is a major offense.
side note, failed/successful experiments are reburied when they are no longer useful.