Memorials must be erected in neat lines or placed on the concrete foundation when these are available. There are certain regulations governing the size and construction of memorials and the materials from which they are made which will be explained to you by your monumental mason.
A permission fee has to be paid to the Council for all monuments brought into the cemetery. Your monumental mason will have to pay these fees, so check whether he has included these charges when prices are quoted to you.
Please do not place glass vases on the grave as this material, along with ceramics, wirework and plastic fences and surrounds is not allowed (on the grounds of appearance and safety) or they will have to be removed. Flower containers must be positioned close to memorials and not on the grave itself as they could be damaged by mowing machinery.
Remember that memorials and flower holders remain on graves entirely at the owner's sole risk and the Council cannot accept responsibility for any damage, caused. Owners of monuments are responsible for keeping them in order and good repair. The Council reserves the right to remove monuments which are considered to be unsafe.
