Further to the Town Council’s statement issued on 23rd August, the Town Council has
received some complaints from families of those laid to rest in the Brent Road
Cemetery, relating to the removal of tributes from graves.
The Cemetery is managed and maintained in accordance with the Town Council’s own
procedures and Cemetery Regulations 2019. The Town Council accepts that on this
occasion, the manner in which the rules were implemented has caused some distress
and we wish to apologise for this.
The Cemetery Regulations are in place to maintain the dignity and sanctity of the
cemeteries and to meet the needs for all those paying their respects, as well as to
inform all cemetery users of the reasonable requirements applicable to them, to
enable us to effectively manage the cemeteries safely and to the highest standard.
The Town Council appreciates the support from the community and visitors in
adhering to the rules, so a respectful and dignified environment is kept for all.