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tiding graves

Old_Git
Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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in N. Ireland
does anyone know anyone who tidies graves in Fermanagh area
"Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"

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  • delain
    delain Posts: 7,700 Forumite
    I don't know about there, but here i think for a small fee paid to the council, Steve the nice council cemetery man will look after them. Maybe it is the same where you are.
    Mum of several with a twisted sense of humour and a laundry obsession :o:o
  • christineperseus
    christineperseus Posts: 540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    It's down to the relatives to tidy the plots.
    Local 'do gooders' tidy the churchyard for nothing!
    Churches have no funds to pay gardeners.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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    christineperseus wrote: »
    It's down to the relatives to tidy the plots.
    Local 'do gooders' tidy the churchyard for nothing!
    Churches have no funds to pay gardeners.
    I am not looking the church to do it ,I am looking someone who has to be paid .
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • HOPE
    HOPE Posts: 105 Forumite
    Some Churches do employ caretakers who also keep the graveyards tidy. Certainly this is the case where a number of my relatives are buried. If it is a Council one they do it automatically.

    Perhaps a phone call to the Minister of the Church would assist you.
  • MUMMYTO2BOYS
    MUMMYTO2BOYS Posts: 510 Forumite
    Old_Git wrote: »
    does anyone know anyone who tidies graves in Fermanagh area

    Someone who tends a grave nearby might do it for a small fee, failing that you might have to employ a local gardener.
  • CountryGirl7676
    CountryGirl7676 Posts: 91 Forumite
    Most of the churches in Fermanagh area have a groundsperson to look after the graveyard - mow the grass etc - but the removal of flowers and wreaths are usually left up to the family.

    As suggested previously your best bet would be to get in touch with the Church Warden or speak to the minister and they will let you know of the protaocal for your particular Church. Sorry i can't be of more help.
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