Question follow-through · 91543

Cemeteries

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of burial authorities’ adherence to the guidance that laying memorials flat should be used only where necessary following a risk assessment.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
17 Nov 2025
Target answer date
19 Nov 2025
Answer
24 Nov 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of burial authorities’ adherence to the guidance that laying memorials flat should be used only where necessary following a risk assessment.

  2. 19 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    While the Department is responsible for burial law and policy, the Government does not have day-to-day operational responsibility for burial grounds, which lies instead with providers.The Government’s guidance documents Managing the safety of Burial Groun...

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