Cemeteries

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of burial authorities’ adherence to the guidance that laying memorials flat should be used only where necessary following a risk assessment.

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1. 17 November 2025

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of burial authorities’ adherence to the guidance that laying memorials flat should be used only where necessary following a risk assessment.

   Source: Commons

2. 24 November 2025

   Answer

   While the Department is responsible for burial law and policy, the Government does not have day-to-day operational responsibility for burial grounds, which lies instead with providers.The Government’s guidance documents Managing the safety of Burial Groun...

   Source: Written answer

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