Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the proposal to adopt the “digging in” method to stabilise those memorials deemed to be structurally unsafe when the grave owners cannot be traced be supported. 

(b)       That the proposal to address unsafe kerb sets by repositioning all kerb sections within the structure of the grave, either above or below the surface depending on the presence of a concrete slab foundation, be supported.

The Bereavement Services Manager provided background information and presented the report to seek support and approval for an alternative and permanent method of making unsafe memorials at Flintshire cemeteries safe, if the memorial is not repaired by the registered grave owner, as well as making safe any kerb sets that had become detached from the main structure of the grave.

The Bereavement Services Manager responded to the questions and comments raised by Councillor Mike Peers regarding definition of the term ”grave owner”, funding to address the proposals to make unsafe memorials at cemeteries safe, testing programmes, and the retention of headstone inscriptions. 

Officers responded to the further comments and concerns raised by Councillor David Coggins-Cogan around the cost of making memorials safe and the need to retain grave inscriptions.

Councillor Ted Palmer moved the recommendations in the report and this was seconded by Councillor David Coggins-Cogan.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the proposal to adopt the “digging in” method to stabilise those memorials deemed to be structurally unsafe when the grave owners cannot be traced be supported. 

(b)       That the proposal to address unsafe kerb sets by repositioning all kerb sections within the structure of the grave, either above or below the surface depending on the presence of a concrete slab foundation, be supported.