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Broxtowe cemetery memorial rules agreed after two years of disputes
Overview
A long-running dispute between bereaved families and Broxtowe Borough Council regarding grave tributes and memorial rules has been successfully resolved after nearly two years. The council's cabinet approved new regulations that permit existing and new memorial gardens of specified sizes, following protests, petitions, and negotiations led by the campaign group Friends of Broxtowe Cemeteries.
Key points
- Broxtowe Borough Council and bereaved families reached an agreement on cemetery memorial rules after a two-year dispute.
- The new regulations allow for existing memorial gardens measuring 3ft by 7ft and new ones measuring 3ft by 3.3ft.
- New memorial gardens require an application detailing the design at a cost of £75, which is waived for graves of children under 18.
- Certain items remain prohibited, including glass (except stonemason-provided lanterns), various types of fencing, plastic flowers, windmills, balloons, furniture, and flashing lights.
- The campaign group Friends of Broxtowe Cemeteries praised the compromise, stating it gives families flexibility in expressing grief while enabling safe cemetery maintenance.