Purpose

To operate the extension as a Lawn Cemetery.
The draft Regulations also apply a single dig policy to new graves
in the cemetery. Alignment to BST/GMT changes to set a
summer/winter opening hours

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
That the Executive reviewed and
agreed:
 

a)   The application of
the Regulations and operational changes relating to the use of the
new Shire Lodge Extension, Corby.
 
b)
  The new extension area of the cemetery
to be run and kept as a Lawn Cemetery
 
c)
  The new area to comprise of single
depth new graves only.
 
d)
  Synergise the opening hours so that
all North Northamptonshire
cemeteries
offer the same provision.
 
 
Reasons for
Recommendations:
 

a)   
A lawn cemetery is a cemetery where only headstone
memorials are installed. They are installed by families in a
defined headstone border, within which mementos are permitted.
There are no additions to the grave outside the headstone border,
meaning the cemetery has a formal, orderly and peaceful appearance.
The management of the grounds as a lawn cemetery will make the most
efficient use of space within the cemetery, of which there is a
finite amount. The layout also brings a sense of order and peace
for families and provides a more efficient and effective layout in
terms of maintenance and future planting to enhance the overall
environment.
 

b)   
The digging of single depth graves takes into the
account the difficult ground conditions and compliance with safe
practice with respect to health and safety which benefits both
staff and visitors.
 

c) The simplification of the opening hours to match
the hours across other North Northamptonshire cemeteries brings the
benefits of removing the likelihood of slips, trips and falls, and
other potential accidents in a low-lit environment, reduces the
opportunities for antisocial behaviour as the site will be secured
before dark and finally, the simplification of opening hours will
make the messaging to users easier and consistent across the
Council’s cemetery grounds.