Cemetery Regulations
GREAT AYTON CEMETERY - REGULATIONS
Residence
Burial in Great Ayton Cemetery is restricted to:
· Residents whose normal place of abode at the time of death was within the Civil Parish boundaries of Great Ayton and Little Ayton.
· A former resident who qualifies as above and who died in a nursing/care home or hospital/hospice outside the specified boundaries.
· Those persons with a current or future grave reservation.
· Serving members of the armed forces.
Cremated remains of those qualified as for burial may be buried/scattered in the Garden of Remembrance, when a plaque may be placed on the wall in the Garden of Remembrance. Alternatively, cremated remains may be placed in an existing family grave, with an additional headstone inscription or a plaque on the Memory Wall.
· Cremated remains of those not qualified as for burial may be placed in an existing family grave, or scattered in the Garden of Remembrance, with a plaque on the Memory Wall if desired.
· Plaques may be placed on the Memory Wall in memory of Aytonians and long term Residents who are at rest elsewhere
The burial of non-residents will not be permitted except in very special circumstances
Reservations
On the death of one partner, the surviving spouse or partner may reserve one adjoining grave space. GRAVES CANNOT BE RESERVED AT ANY OTHER TIME. On request, double graves may be provided. These cannot be guaranteed due to the presence of whinstone in some areas of the cemetery.
Spaces cannot be reserved for burial of urns in the Garden of Remembrance.
Memorials
Headstones are permitted only in that portion of the cemetery used for grave spaces. Any memorial erected on a grave must be kept in good order, repair and condition by the owner. Flat stones and kerbstones are not permitted in the cemetery. Headstones higher than 3’ 6” are not permitted. An application to erect a headstone is required in writing, showing measurements and inscription.
Garden of Remembrance
Spaces cannot be reserved for burial of urns in the Garden. A plaque may be fixed to the wall only if the ashes of the deceased are buried or scattered in the Garden. Application in writing is required with details of the name of the deceased and inscription before a plaque may be fixed to the wall. Plaques to measure 5” x 2 1/2” and be of bronzed metal with cream lettering. An additional inscription may be added to existing plaque.
Floral tributes may only be placed on anniversaries in the following areas: - flowers may be placed in the receptacles on the Wall of Remembrance. Vases and flowers may be placed on the paved area by the Wall. Floral tributes may not be placed anywhere else in the Garden. Vases will be stored by the Cemetery Superintendent. Application must be made to the Cemetery Superintendent one week before vases are required for use. When floral tributes have wilted, they are to be removed and the vases returned to the Cemetery Superintendent. The Council may remove without notice any item which has been placed in contravention of these Regulations.
Small spring bulbs – crocuses, snowdrops, etc. may be planted in the grassed area of the Garden.
MEMORY WALL
See under Residence.
In the event of dispute, the Parish Council’s decision is final.