Revised burial grounds and crematorium rules to come into force in Highlands
Revised burial grounds and crematorium management rules are to come into place from 1 June 2021 for the next 10 years.
The move follows a public consultation that took place in February and March earlier this year.
Members of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee have now approved the revised management rules.
Committee chairman Councillor Allan Henderson said: “The council recognises that this very important public service, is delivered sensitively and with care.
“It’s important that people are aware that there are rules that apply in our burials grounds and crematorium and why these rules are in place.
"The council will promote the rules to raise public awareness.
“Clear guidance will be provided to staff on proportionate, fair, consistent enforcement approach to breaches of the management rules. This will include guidance on when it is appropriate to take action and the action to be taken.”
The Highland Burial grounds and crematorium management rules are on the council’s website here
The council has a statutory obligation to manage burial provision, memorial safety and cremations as set out in the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016.
The local authority will undertake its next statutory review of burials grounds and crematorium management rules in the year 2030.
