Terms of Service
- The Right is granted for the burial of only one person.
- Bodies should not have been embalmed prior to burial.
- At the time of burial the remains shall be in a suitable biodegradable container: softwoods, willow, bamboo and cardboard are all acceptable. These materials must all be from sustainable sources. Hardwoods (e.g., oak, teak, elm etc) and chipboard are not accepted. The coffin liner must also be biodegradable. Suitable coffins and urns are available from the Owner.
- Whenever practical, a minimum of 48 hrs notice should be given to the Owner of the requirement to open a grave for each interment.
- The Owner will carry out the digging of the grave and any associated work. Family may assist in the digging or filling in of the grave with prior arrangement, for the same burial fee. Liability will not be accepted for any accidents during this work.
- Prior to each burial taking place (except for the interment of cremated remains) the Owner must be given the appropriate Certificate of Burial from the Registrar. It is illegal for any burial to take place without this certificate.
- Within one year of the burial taking place, at an appropriate season, and where relevant, the Owner will plant one tree or shrub on the grave. Families may, with prior arrangement, plant the tree on the grave. Any trees failing in the first year or so will be replaced free of charge. The owner will use his reasonable endeavours to try and ensure the longevity of the tree, but does not offer any guarantee in this respect.
- At the time of burial a fee (being the Burial Fee applicable at the time) shall be paid for the services mentioned in paragraphs 5 and 7.
- Prepurchased Deed of Grant certificates must be surrendered at the time of burial. In the event that such a Deed of Grant cannot be produced, the Owner reserves the right not to let a burial take place.
- Visitors are permitted during the normal opening hours of the burial ground (i.e., daylight hours). Dogs (except guide dogs) are not allowed within the grounds except in vehicles, or when attending a funeral.
- Vehicle access is limited to the car park only.
- All burials are intended to be last resting places and the Owner will only agree to requests for exhumation in exceptional circumstances.
- No headstone, bedstone, edging or other stone, vase ornament or any other structure shall be placed on or around the grave, and the Owner reserves the right to remove and dispose of any object from the grave area other than those which have been approved. No bulbs, plants or flowers may be planted without the approval of the Owner. Native plants may be available from the Owner.
- Any flowers placed on the grave at the time of burial shall be removed after approximately 2 weeks.
- 50% of the fee paid for a prepurchased plot is non-refundable, in the case of cancellation.
- These Terms of Service may be varied by the Owner from time to time. The Owner reserves the right to
comply with the standards set out by any monitoring organisations.
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