Cemetery

Power to provide: Local Government Act 1972, section 214.

Power to acquire land: Local Government Act 1972, sections 124, 126, 127 and 139.

When the Church controlled burial ground became full (except for re-openings) in 2004, the Parochial Church Council resolved to relinquish its responsibility for future burials.    The Parish Council was legally obliged to accept responsibility for future burials.    A forty square metre plot of land was purchased from The Church of England at agricultural rates.    The price of £8000 was regarded as good value for money by the District Valuation Office.

The Council sought advice in the method of use and the drafting of its Burial Regulations in order to be able to provide a cost effective and safe service and environment.    The only memorial stones allowed are pillow type.    These are placed on a concrete plinth provided by the Council.    This allows the immediate erection of memorial stones.      The traditional headstone is NOT allowed due to health and safety reasons.

 

Below is a list of all burial prices:

Fees:

RESIDENT

Internment of Residents  |  £370

Exclusive Burial Rights For Resident  | +£105

Interment of Residents Ashes  | £105

Exclusive Rights for Ashes  | +£55

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BOTH

Erection of Memorial stone (burial/ashes)   |   £120

Burials of a Child Under 16 years of age  |  No Fee

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NON RESIDENT

Internment of a Non Residents   |  £740

Exclusive Rights For Non Residents  |  £105

Interment of a Non Residents Ashes  |  £210

Exclusive Rights for Non Residents Ashes  | £110

The Council accepts responsibility for the maintenance of purchased plots for a period of fifty years from the date of interment.