Published: January 10, 2024
Public Notice
Memorial Safety Testing
in Hawkcombe Cemetery & St Dubricius closed churchyard, Porlock
Notice is hereby given that Porlock Parish Council intends to carry out memorial
safety testing in Hawkcombe Cemetery & St Dubricius closed Churchyard to provide
a safe environment for both visitors and staff.
Work will commence March 2024 – exact date to be confirmed (please check the
Parish Council website for updates).
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) recommend
inspections should be carried out on a five-year rolling programme. Following an
initial inspection of all memorials in the cemetery, inspections will then be carried
out according to a prioritised programme in future years.
The testing will involve visual and manual checks of memorials over 24” high and
will be carried out respectfully and within national guidelines. If a memorial is found
to be unsafe, a letter will be sent to the grave owner at the address we have in our
registers and temporary measures may be undertaken to ensure health and safety. If
you have any concerns about the safety of your memorial or require any further
information regarding the safety testing procedure, please contact the Clerk at
Porlock Parish Council, contact details below.
Visitors to the Cemetery should keep to the footpaths and ensure that children are
supervised at all times. Memorials are a lasting tribute to our loved ones and through
careful testing to ensure their safety we would like to work with you to ensure that all
memorials in Hawkcombe Cemetery and St Dubricius closed Churchyard remain a
fitting tribute for years to come.
Porlock Parish Council, Parish Room, Old School Centre, Porlock TA24 8NP
clerk@porlockparishcouncil.gov.uk 01643 863350
www.facebook.com/PorlockPC www.porlockparishcouncil.gov.uk