Services

Local authorities may provide financial support to community operated burial grounds for maintenance and upkeep.

Local authorities maintain a public register of all burials in local authority burial grounds.

Local authorities may provide electronic speed signs to warn drivers if they have exceeded the speed limit.

You must apply to the local authority for an exhumation licence to exhume the remains of a deceased person.

Local authorities may provide grave opening and closing services in local authority owned burial grounds.

You can buy a grave space in a local authority burial ground.

You can apply to a local authority to get a licence to erect a headstone.

Local authorities provide information and advice to schools, groups and the public to promote road safety education and awareness.

Local authorities may provide road safety materials such as high visibility vests, arm bands, reflectors and cycle lights to the public.

Local authorities may maintain a register of approved gravediggers.