Unmarked grave query 18 September 2012 at 12:44PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Deaths, Funerals & Probate 5 replies 1.9K views

concerned43

A neighbour died and had no living family in this country and was therefore put in an unmarked grave paid for by the council.
I managed to contact a brother of his in Oz and he has sent me money to buy things for the grave...£40.
My question is this - apart from flowers, would I be allowed to place a plaque or something similar at the graveside?

Mojisola

You'd have to ask the council. The rules vary from place to place.

Norma_Desmond

How nice of you OP!

It may depend on if the plot is a 'lawn grave' which means that you may only be allowed to put one item on it such as a plaque or stone urn of flowers so that the council can mow the grass easily.

Your local council will have links to their cemeteries and what's acceptable in each.:)

concerned43

many thanks for replies - been told by the council that I am only allowed to place flowers and nothing else. its a shame the grave can't be named.

McKneff

Could you plant some bluebells or something associated with his name.

concerned43

council says flowers only - had thought about 'forget me nots' but council say no!