Cemetery Safety

Cemetery safety is a critical concern for any community. The North East of England is home to numerous cemeteries, each with their own unique challenges and regulations. Ensuring the safety of these burial grounds is vital for the well-being of the community, and one of the most significant factors in cemetery safety is the proper regulation of headstones.

Headstones are a significant part of any cemetery. They serve as a marker for the deceased, and they provide a point of remembrance for family and friends. However, headstones can also be a hazard if they are not regulated and maintained properly. This is where our company comes in. We offer audits on headstone safety, identifying any problems with memorials and how they are supplied and fitted.

Our team of experts carries out extensive safety tests on memorials, allowing us to create a hazard report for you, detailing any problems. We can help identify trip hazards to protect the people of your parish and write a procedure to be followed to protect you from substandard masons in the future. This ensures that the memorials in your cemetery are safe for visitors and mourners alike.

One of the most significant risks associated with headstones is their stability. Over time, headstones can become unstable, causing them to topple over and potentially injure someone. This is why headstone regulations are so important. The regulations set out the minimum requirements for headstone stability and ensure that all headstones in the cemetery are safe for visitors.

Our Services

CHURCH YARD CEMETERY

Churchyards can be important places of worship and reflection, but they can also present safety hazards if not properly maintained. If you are concerned about the safety of your churchyard contact us HERE

FULL CEMETERY CHECK

Individual memorials can pose a safety risk if they are not properly maintained. Over time, the foundations of the memorial may become unstable, causing it to lean or even topple over. This can pose a significant risk to visitors to the churchyard. By assessing each individual memorial, we can identify any potential hazards and recommend repairs or maintenance as necessary.

In addition to assessing individual memorials, we will also evaluate other potential safety hazards in the churchyard. Trip hazards, such as uneven paving stones or broken gravestones, can cause visitors to trip and fall, potentially causing injury. Tree conditions will be evaluated to identify any potential hazards from dead or damaged branches.

MAKING SAFE CEMETERIES

We are committed to ensuring that all work is completed to an extremely high standard, meaning that all repairs and improvements will be of the highest quality. This will help to ensure that the cemetery is safe for visitors for many years to come.

SPECIALIST RENOVATIONS

We specialise in memorial renovations. Our high quality work can be seen all across the North East of England, such as the Belmont War Memorial and The Stairway To Heaven memorial in Chester-le-Street Cemetery. Feel free to contact us about other examples.