Council rethink on kerb memorials

It follows a rise in demand for the traditional tributes to be installed around the graves of loved ones.

A council spokesman said: “In recent months the council and Dignity Funerals have received a number of enquiries from members of the public wishing to install kerb set memorials.

“Such applications had been refused as the current Bereavement Services Rules and Regulations prohibited the installation of such in all council-maintained cemeteries.

“However, we recognise the importance of customer choice and providing a range of memorial options to the bereaved was considered desirable.

“There was also clear demand given the number of applications received.”

The kerb set memorials must be approved by Dignity and the size and design in-keeping with the surrounding environment.

The spokesman added: “Applications may be refused if the memorial could be considered to be offensive or otherwise controversial in any way.”