Media Release
Friday, January 27

Grave visitors responding to bylaw

People visiting Selwyn District cemeteries have responded positively to requests that adornments fit the Cemetery Bylaw 2011.

Selwyn Asset Administrator Reserves Annette Orchard says people have been very positive about the guidelines for the district’s 19 cemeteries.

“We want to thank those who have taken notice of our request to remove planting and adornments in front of concrete beams. The idea behind the bylaw is that we maintain our cemeteries so that anybody wishing to visit or use them feels comfortable doing so.”

Removal of personal items makes it easier for lawn mowing and other cemetery maintenance, and less likely that these items might be damaged in any way. Personal items and adornments can still be placed on the concrete beam by the headstone.

The deadline for removal of items is 19 February 2012, after that Council staff will arrange for their removal and storage. These items can be collected from the Council offices in Rolleston until 30 August 2012.

For a full copy of the Selwyn District Council Cemetery Bylaw 2011, visit www.selwyn.govt.nz and search for the Cemetery Bylaw.

For advice or information on using a cemetery or what you are allowed to do in terms of adornments please contact the Selwyn District Council on 03 347 2857.

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