CEMETERY REGULATIONS
Cemetery regulations vary from cemetery to cemetery across the country. Many now are only allowing 'lawn memorials' (headstone and base only, no kerbs surrounds) which is the case with many of the cemeteries in Devon. There is normally considerable freedom of choice of design and material but we may need to accommodate restriction of size, particularly for ashes plots.
Some local burial grounds controlled by Town and Parish Councils have further regulations controlling the type of memorials that can be placed on graves.
The important message is to check with us if you are in any doubt.
Other burial grounds that are cared for the Church and have adopted Churchyard Regulations.
CHURCHYARD REGULATIONS
"Stones used for memorials in churchyards should be those which harmonise with the church and its setting. The following materials are not permitted: black or blue granites darker than Rustenburg grey; nor white marble. Red granite may be permissible where the church and neighbouring buildings are built of stone of a similar colour."
"Memorials in the shape of a heart or book are not permitted. Photographs, porcelain portraits, kerbs, railings, chains, chippings or glass shades are not permitted"
'Darker than rustenburg grey' basically cuts out all black granites. Our South African Dark grey is about the darkest allowed. An alternative to white marble is Nabresina as the lightest allowed. Leaded and gilded lettering are also prohibited in many churchyards.
The Churchyard rules are however, interpreted differently by various clergy and some are more lenient than others. It is sometimes a case of asking for what you would like and making amendments to your first choice.
Again we will have a good idea of what will be permitted. Please ask.
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