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Burial Law and Policy in the 21st century – the way forward |
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Written by Nicholas Chilton
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Jul 18, 2008 at 10:05 AM |
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The White paper was prepared in response to the fact that Local Authorities are running out of space for burials, especially with so many other pressures for land. Consultations were carried out during 2007, - with the National Federation being fully involved – and the Government’s Ministry of Justice has now responded. The full document can be viewed on-line at www.justice.gov.uk. or a copy obtained by telephoning 020 7210 0049. |
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Last Updated ( Jul 18, 2008 at 10:21 AM )
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National Federation of Cemetery Friends AGM |
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Written by Nicholas Chilton
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Jun 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM |
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This year’s meeting was hosted by Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in east London. One of London’s ‘Magnificent 7’ Cemeteries, this 33 acre site was opened in 1841, closed in 1966 for burials and re-opened in 2001 as the area’s first Local Nature Reserve. It is owned by the Local Authority, who transfer funds to the Friends for them to manage the site. |
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Last Updated ( Jul 18, 2008 at 10:24 AM )
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Written by Nicholas Chilton
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Feb 28, 2008 at 04:38 PM |
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Commissioners from across the world visited the Cemetery last autumn as part of a UK tour, inspecting the site, declaring themselves satisfied that the 71 War Graves were being treated respectfully. The conclusion would have been very different a couple of years ago, when the Cemetery was in such a state of neglect. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established in 1917, (originally as ‘Imperial’) and today maintains graves and memorials in over 23,000 locations in 150 countries, honouring personnel who died in the two World Wars. It treats equally, regardless of rank or nationality, all war dead of the Commonwealth Forces. Anyone interested to learn more about the history of this remarkable organisation, might like to read a book published last year, “Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission” by Julie Summers. |
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Last Updated ( Apr 08, 2008 at 04:50 PM )
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