Rules and Regulations in respect of the Borough Cemeteries
Regulations concerning Cremated Remains Gardens
- The area allocated to a grave within the Garden is approximately 60cm (2ft) x 120cm (4ft) including a 30cm (12ins) memorial beam.
- The allocation of a newly purchased grave space will normally be the next available grave on the section and row being buried in at that time.
- A grave in a Cremated Remains Garden may not contain more than two burials of cremated remains.
- It is the responsibility of the funeral director or funeral organiser to bring the cremated remains to the cemetery.
- Cremated remains must be buried in a suitable container.
- As soon as possible following the funeral, the Council will replace the turf over the whole of the grave space.
- A small area at the head of the lawn area, approximately 23cm (9in) x 60cm (2ft), can be prepared by the Council for suitable planting or personalisation. Visit our Personalising a Grave Space webpage for more details.