Cabinet was informed that Bramcote Bereavement Services had carried out a review of the current management arrangements of the Council’s cemeteries and identified an issue with personal memorials. The Council’s Cemeteries Rules and Regulations stated that “It is Council policy that no item of whatever description is allowed to be placed upon the actual grave space in a lawned area”. This is in order to maintain a safe environment for both employees of the Council and visitors to the cemeteries.
Members noted the intention to clear all personal memorials as detailed in the report and stated that communication with families was imperative. Cabinet was reassured that the methods by which families would be notified of the intentions was of a sympathetic nature, which was necessary when dealing with such a sensitive subject.