These graves are owned by the council and situated in old, often very attractive parts of the cemetery. They have been used for two burials which occurred over 100 years ago. The remains of these burials have now disappeared into the soil. These graves are only suitable for single burials, and, not being 'private', a memorial cannot be placed. A biodegradable coffin must be used and the grave will be re-used for burial, some 75 to a 100 years from now.
Further details are available.
The cremation will be completed on the same day as the service occurs, or the following morning. Please ask for further details if you are interested. The standard coffin used today is made of chipboard and plastics. These cause pollution when cremated and the materials will not degrade into the earth after burial. A selection of biodegradable coffins, some made of recycled floorboards, and a wool burial shroud, can be seen in the old burial chapel.