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Removal of Non-permitted items in the Burial Ground

Repton Parish Council are giving notice that they will be enforcing the Burial Ground Regulations, with respect to what is allowed on a grave or ashes plot.  This is for health and safety and grounds maintenance reasons. See below for the regulation

A maximum of two stone or earthenware containers each not to exceed 250 mm in diameter and 250 mm high (10 ins x 10 ins) may be positioned on a grave or ashes plot immediately adjacent to a monument, for plants or cut flowers. Plastic, metal or glass vases or containers are not permitted. No other ornaments, bottles, jugs, jars, vases, stones, crosses, kerbstones or anything whatsoever shall be placed on a grave or ashes plot.

As such all non-permitted items will be moved to the side of the shed on 31st May 2024.  They will remain there for collection until the 26th June 2024, after this time they will be disposed of.  This will be advertised in the burial ground, the parish magazine, the Parish Council website and notice boards and also Facebook.

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