Cotherstone Parish Council

Cemetery Policy

The Cemetery Policy sets out

- the rules and regulations which apply to the use of the Cemetery

- details about purchasing an Exclusive Right of Burial, what this means, how it is transferred etc

- rules surrounding memorials

- details of the burial procedure (booking it, checks that need to be made, aftercare etc)

- memorial safety testing procedure

and the fees charged.

The Cemetery Policy will guide members of the public, grave owners, funeral directors and memorial masons.