Guidance

Burial grounds: guidance on managing unstable gravestones

How to manage the safety of unstable memorial stones in cemeteries and burial grounds.

From:
Ministry of Justice
Published
20 November 2014

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Managing the safety of burial ground memorials: practical advice for dealing with unstable memorials

PDF, 153 KB, 17 pages

Details

The guidance is for burial ground managers and includes information on:

  • assessing risks
  • inspecting memorials
  • deciding on precautions
  • keeping records
  • communicating with the public

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Published 20 November 2014

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