Burial Ground
The Council is responsible for the management, upkeep and allocation of the Parish Burial Ground.
This page provides information for both parishioners & non-parishioners about how to apply for an internment, memorial, rights of burial, cemetery fees and associated regulations.
St Breock Parish Council is a designated burial authority that exercises its powers and responsibilities for the proper management of the Burial Ground in accordance with the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977.
St Breock Parish Council owns and is responsible for one Burial Ground within the Parish, located in St Breock village. The Parish Council respects the rights and needs of the individual and has therefore, prepared the rules and regulations in this policy with a balance that enables it to manage the Burial ground effectively, maintaining the highest possible standards without placing unnecessary restrictions on the individual choices.
Please be aware that the Parish Council reserves the right to change their rules and regulations when necessary and compliance with these changes is required. These regulations are in addition to any that are currently enforced by His Majesty's Government, The Home Officer or H.M Coroner within the jurisdiction the Burial Ground may lie. These regulations may be subject to changes resulting from any Government legislation or alterations in the Parish Council Policies or working practices.
The Burial Ground is for both parishioners and non-parishioners and is managed with 2 distinct areas; one for burials and the other for the interment of cremated remains. The burial ground is maintained under lawns, memorial plaques are not permitted. Seating, fresh water and waste bins are provided.
A Parishioner is someone who is normally resident within the St Breock Parish boundary or had been normally resident within the Parish boundary within FIVE years of the date of death Or, has purchased the exclusive right to the grave space while a resident of St Breock Parish Or, is the child of parents (or of one parent) who, at the time of interment, are Parishioners.
Burial Plots are allocated from the burial ground plan on a sequential basis. It is not possible to reserve a particular plot. Burial plots can be single or double depth. Permission to site a headstone on a burial plot will be given subject to it conforming to a simple design or style, which may incorporate provision for integral flower vases; additional flower vases placed directly on the burial plot are not permitted. The headstone must not exceed 2ft 6 inches by 3ft high and can contain appropriate inscriptions.
Cremated Remains Plots are allocated from the burial ground plan on a sequential basis. At the discretion of the burial authority, it may be possible to reserve a particular plot. Cremated remains plots are 24 inches by 24 inches and are single depth for up to 2 interments. Headstones are not permitted on cremated remains plots; however, permission to site a memorial tablet will be given subject to it being installed flush to the ground, not exceeding 15 inches by 12 inches in size and with appropriate inscriptions. Integral flower vases are not permitted.
Floral Tributes placed on a grave immediately following a burial will be allowed to remain until they have withered or normally up until a period of 14 days has elapsed after which time they then must be removed by the applicant. The planting of bulbs, shrubs and bushes is not permitted.
Additional Adornments are not permitted in order to maintain the burial ground lawns. The burial authority reserves the right to remove inappropriate articles or materials from any grave, without notice. This includes glass pots, jars, bottles, vases or tins and such articles used to contain plants or flowers.
Unauthorised Memorials.
The burial authority will remove any unauthorised memorials, kerbs and railings, receptacles for flowers, horticultural decoration or ornaments which it considers unsuitable. The cost of removal of these items will be recovered from the holder of The Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial to that plot, in accordance with Article 14 of The Local Authorities Cemeteries Order.
Fees are shown on the following tables, they vary depending on whether the deceased is either a Parishioner or Non-Parishioner; they are payable in advance. No burial ground fees apply to children aged 16 years and under (including a stillborn child). The transfer of an exclusive right of burial where the rightful owner has made an application is £75 for both Parishioner and Non-Parishioner.
Liability Disclaimer for Mourners Carrying Coffins St Breock Parish Council does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals, who may participate in the carrying of coffins within St Breock Burial Ground.
Burial Ground Fees For Parishioners - Effective 1st September 2024
These fees include the Exclusive Right of Burial which will be issued at the time of purchase (either reservation or first interment)
- Purchase of a single or double depth plot – to include first interment of the body of a person - £300
- Subsequent second interment – of the body of a person in a double depth plot - £150
- Or a second interment - of cremated remains - £150
- Purchase of a plot solely for cremated remains – to include first interment of the cremated remains of a person - £300
- Subsequent second interment of cremated remains - £150
Children
There is no specific Children's area, the interment of a body of a stillborn child or a child exceeding one month but, not exceeding 16 years (single depth only) - No Charge
Memorial Fees For Parishioners - Effective 1st September 2024
Grave memorials
Permission to site a headstone on a grave - this fee will be applied to the first and second inscription £200
Tablet memorials
Permission to site a cremated remains tablet - this fee will be applied to the first and second inscription - £200
Burial Ground Fees For Non-Parishioners - Effective 1st September 2024
These fees include the Exclusive Right of Burial which will be issued at the time of purchase (either reservation or first interment)
- Purchase of a single or double depth plot – to include first interment of the body of a person - £600
- Subsequent second interment – of the body of a person in a double depth plot - £300
- Or a second interment - of cremated remains - £300
- Purchase of a plot solely for cremated remains – to include first interment of the cremated remains of a person - £600
- Subsequent second interment of cremated remains – £300
Children
There is no specific Children's area, the interment of a body of a stillborn child or a child exceeding one month but, not exceeding 16 years (single depth only) - No Charge
Memorial Fees For Non-Parishioners - Effective 1st September 2024
Grave memorials
Permission to site a headstone on a grave - this fee will be applied to the first and second inscription £400
Tablet memorials
Permission to site a cremated remains tablet - this fee will be applied to the first and second inscription - £400