The Church of All Saints at Rennington
Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3RT
Guide to Churchyard Policy
The Parochial Church Council (P.C.C.) of All
Saints Church, Rennington hope that all parishioners, friends and
relatives may find the following information useful when dealing
with the delicate and difficult situation of bereavement.
There are “rights” to burial in a church graveyard, that is, for
those who were living in the parish at the time of decease, or
who actually died in the parish.
These differ to the rights of burial in a municipal cemetery.
This PCC has an open policy.
Burials
| Can I reserve a space for a burial in the churchyard? | No | |
| Can I select a specific
space/plot?
The situation of a new grave will be the next in the current row. No provision is made in the churchyard for family plots |
No | |
| Do I need permission to erect a
headstone? An application form may be obtained from Rev. P. Harratt; however, a minimum period of 6 months should elapse between the death of the person to be commemorated and the application for permission. |
Yes
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| Do the family/ relatives have
responsibility for the upkeep of the burial plot?
The appearance of the grave must be in keeping with the rest of the graveyard. The headstone must always be in a safe condition. |
Yes
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Cremated Remains
| Do I need permission to bury
ashes in the churchyard? Cremated remains in this churchyard are "inhumated" in a prepared plot in the space provided at the west end of the church. (This is the designated area for Rennington). A flat memorial plaque may be placed over the space - an application form for this may be obtained from the Rev. P. Harratt. Ashes may be buried in an existing family space with permission. The burial of ashes in a casket is treated as a burial, and permission must be obtained as for a burial and attracts a higher fee. | Yes | |
| Do the family/relatives have
responsibility for the upkeep of the space?
The space must be in keeping with the rest of the area. |
Yes
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| Can I select a specific space?
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No
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| Does All Saints Church have a
Remembrance Garden for the scattering of ashes? |
No
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| Does All Saints Church have a Remembrance Book? | No
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| Whom do I contact to arrange a
church service or for further advice?
The Churchwarden (01665 577174). |
Contact the Churchwarden |
Composed with reference to The Rules in Respect of
Churchyards made by the Chancellor of the Diocese
© Rennington
& Rock PCC 2010 - Edited by pniw@Southcroft-Rennington 2014 - Updated June 2018