Purpose

To bring back Cabinet a recommended position
on section 3.12 of BCP Council's Cemetery Rules and Regulations
Exclusive right of burial (grave purchase).

Content

RESOLVED that: -
Cabinet approved the
amendment to Regulation 3, Section 3.12 – Proposed
Modification Single or bulk purchase of graves by funeral director
s/arrangers or religious or non-religious faith group
representatives to their group members or families they represent
will not be permitted.
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Communities and Partnerships
Reason

To provide correct and updated guidance to users of our cemeteries
that align with legislative requirements and general industry
practice.
Cemetery Rules and
Regulations are a statutory requirement governed by the Local
Authority Cemetery Order (LACO) 1977, in which guidance on their
content is issued on a regular basis. The adopted Cemetery Rules
and Regulations with the proposed modification aim to remove some
customs and practices that have developed over time that would not
comply with current LACO guidance.