If you would like to make an inquiry into a burial in Holt Cemetery or require any information, please contact the Clerk on 07887 932665
Burial Application Form
Burial Fees from April 2023 (no increase April 2024)
Memorial Application Form
Cemetery Plan April 2024
Cemetery Regulations April 2023
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Memorial
safety testing is undertaken to ensure that Holt Cemetery is safe for our contractors
and visitors.
The owner of the memorial (usually the grave owner or the next entitled to own the grave) are responsible for the memorial and have a duty to keep the memorial repaired and in a safe condition.
Annually (normally in June) memorials will undergo a visual assessment to look for any signs of instability or deterioration followed by a basic hand test to check if the stone is securely fastened and not at risk of falling over.
A memorial will fail the test if it is found to be at risk of falling over. The Parish Council has a duty of care to remove the risk immediately once identified. Action will be taken to make the memorial safe by either; temporarily supporting it, cordoning it off, or laying it down. In all cases, a warning notice will be placed on the memorial to notify the memorial owner/public that it is unsafe and in need of repair. A warning sign will be placed on memorials that do not pose an immediate danger to the public but are not fully stable and will be monitored in 12 months to assess any further deterioration to their stability.
As the owner of the memorial, you are responsible for keeping it in a safe condition, including any costs associated with its maintenance and repair. You will need to promptly contact a BRAMM registered memorial mason and arrange for the memorial to be repaired/re-fixed to current standards.
We recommend that your memorial is regularly and professionally checked and maintained by your memorial stonemason to ensure it is safely maintained.
For further advice or information, please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council or at clerk@holtparishcouncil.org.uk