Loughmourne Presbyterian Church
Graveyard Rules

1. The erection of headstones, memorials, or any new work to graves of any nature is not permitted without previous written approval of the Church committee. If approval is given, the approved work must be carried out within 6 months from the date of approval, otherwise the approval will be deemed to be expired and new approval must be sought.

2. All engravings or writings of any nature on headstones or memorials must be in keeping with the ethos of the Presbyterian Church.

3. Headstones and memorials must not, under any circumstances, be removed from graves without written approval from the Church committee.

4. No new surrounds around graves are permitted.

5. All graves are to be maintained by applying organic material only. (Soil, peat or grassed down.)

6. No trees or shrubs are permitted to be planted on graves.

7. The approval of the graveyard secretary, on behalf of the Church committee must be obtained by the person owning the burial rights for the opening of a grave.

8. The Church committee reserves the right to remove withered wreaths and flowers from graves.

9. Withered wreaths and flowers must be disposed of in the bins provided.

10. The written approval of the Church committee must be obtained for the transfer of burial rights.

11. Any queries whatsoever regarding graves will only be addressed by the Church committee.
14th April 2008