The Area Dean, Rev Helen Scanlan, has brought the following rules regarding churchyards to the attention of the Parochial Church Council.

5. Prohibitions

The Incumbent does not have delegated authority to permit the following:

5.1 Kerbs, railings, fencing or chippings.

5.2 Memorials incorporating photographs, portraits or etched images.

5.3 Mementos, windmills, toys or little animals.

5.4 Anything affixed to or hung upon any monument, including insignia, crosses, images, models, paintings or photographs.

5.5 The use of `pet names`.

5.6 Artificial flowers.

5.7 Any arms, crests, badge or insignia [save as permitted].

5.8 Any kind of lighting.

In order for St Mary’s to comply with these Diocese regulations we are asking family members to remove all items, apart from real flowers, from the Remembrance Garden by 30th June 2025. After this time, any remaining items will be stored in the church for family members to collect.

If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact the

Churchwardens:-

Peter Higham Tracy Reilly

07850 395978 07981 146561