Memorials and headstones vandalism.

As sad and disturbing as this is, we feel it is important to bring to your attention that these things do happen. Below are a couple of extracts from recent articles. Please ensure that the headstone is insured against such mindless acts.
 
 
“Vandals have damaged and destroyed 40 gravestones and memorial crosses during a series of mindless wrecking sprees at Wigan Cemetery”.
 
Wigan Today July 07
 
“Allerdale Borough Council says a number of the headstones have been pushed over in Harrington Road cemetery, in Workington, Cumbria.”
 
BBC July 07
Similar BBC headstones article
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Churchyard Regulations

Check the churchyard regulations on which headstones or memorials can be placed in the church grounds.

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