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Safety in churchyards and burial grounds

Safety in Churchyards and Burial grounds 

There have been a number of serious accidents, some fatal, in cemeteries and churchyards which have been caused by dangerous memorials and other hazards.


A Parochial Church Council (PCC) is legally responsible for the care and maintenance of their churchyard and this obligation extends to the safety of the churchyard and of memorials.


Churchyard Regulations

Many of the provisions contained in the Diocesan Churchyard Regulations reflect the need to maintain safety in Churchyards.


Closed Churchyards

In the case of a churchyard that has been closed by an Order in Council and the appropriate notice transferring the PCC's obligations to the local authority has been given, the local authority takes over the PCC's obligations for the care and maintenance, and safety, of the churchyard

Diocese of Chester

The Diocese of Chester is the Church of England primarily in Cheshire – but also covers some areas outside the county.
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (no. 00007826) and a registered charity (no. 248968)
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance. Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4GE. Telephone: 01928 718834

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