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Churchyards


Graves

Request for grave space forms can be gained from the
Diocesan Registrar.

Memorials

Application to introduce a memorial into a churchyard (Word)
When completed it should be sent to the Diocesan Registrar.

Dangerous, unsafe and unstable Memorials in churchyards (Word)
Guidance notes for the use of Incumbents, Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councils

Guidance concerning Cremated Remains and Plaques (Word)

Trees

Application for work concerning trees in a churchyard (PDF)

Regulations

Churchyard Regulations 2002 (Word)

Closed churchyards

To find out if a churchyard is closed contact the Coroners Unit of the Ministry of Justice.
The Diocese does not hold records as to which churchyards are closed.

Wildlife

Visit the website of Norfolk Wildlife Trust for information about the Churchyard Conservation Scheme.