Memorials
Temporary markers
We recommend you allow a period of nine months for the ground to settle before erecting a headstone, for kerb sets at least 12 months.
In the interim, a temporary marker can be purchased and placed on the grave. These are aluminium, with a black background and silver lettering, and can be inscribed with the deceased’s name and grave number.
Applying for a memorial
Only the registered living owner of the grave can apply for a memorial. If there are no living owners a Transfer of Burial Rights will need to be completed.
The application form that your stonemason submits to us must be signed by all living owners.
Headstones, monuments and memorials will only be permitted according to the Cemetery rules and procedures that are in force at the time of application.
Maintaining a Memorial
We carry out a continuous programme of health and safety inspections on all memorials.
We reserve the right to remove any memorial which:
- is not fixed in a safe manner;
- has been erected without a permit;
- has not had the appropriate fees paid;
- has been erected in contravention to Cemetery rules and procedures.
Your memorial must be kept in good repair and is your sole responsibility.
A letter is sent to the grave owner if it fails a health and safety test. Therefore, if you move address please let us know so we can update our records.
