Issue details
Grave Reclamation in Oxford City Council Cemeteries
To allow the reclaiming of graves where the
deeds have expired and no burial has taken place. Also to allow the
selling and use of previously unpurchased graves. These two acts
would extend the burial space in the current Oxford City Council
Cemeteries by potentially two years without having to alter their
aesthetics.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect on people living or working in at least 2 wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/03/2019
Decision due: 29 May 2019 by City Executive Board (became Cabinet on 13 May 2019)
Lead member: Healthy Oxford
Lead director: Head of Community Services
Department: Direct Services
Contact: Laura Harlock, ODS Cemeteries Manager Email: Laura.Harlock@oxfordds.co.uk.
Consultation process
A general press release would be the most
appropriate course of action.
Reason date could change: Provisional: Decision reliant on another action or process
Is the date subject to change: No
Agenda items
- 29/05/2019 - Cabinet Grave Reclamation in Oxford City Council Cemeteries 29/05/2019