Coleford Parish Council Cemetery inspection

As the land owner, Coleford Parish Council is obliged to undertake this work to ensure that its cemeteries are safe places for the public to visit.  Under this safety testing programme all memorials will be tested by trained staff using industry approved testing procedures.  

Any memorials found to be unsafe are either: laid flat; secured with a temporary stake; or cordoned off to ensure that they do not present a risk to visitors to the cemetery. Coleford Parish Council does not fix any memorials, but can – on request – make a memorial safe.  A charge would be payable for such a service. 

Only British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM) members can fix memorials in the cemeteries. 

Coleford Parish Council endeavours to carry out this with minimal disruption. However, we would ask that any visitors to the cemetery take note of the warning signs and exercise caution near memorials during this testing. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding a memorial, or this notice, please contact Coleford Parish Council on 07971 516916 or clerk@colefordpc.org.uk

2nd July 2024