Kilconquhar Cemetery & Churchyard
The inspection of headstones and memorials are due to commence on 1st April at Kilconquhar Cemetery/Churchyard.
Duty of Care and Risk Management
Over the past 30 years, eight people in the UK have been killed when a headstone has fallen on them, in addition to which a countless number of accidents have occurred, ranging from bruising to severe crush injuries and bone breakages.
Fife Council has a responsibility and duty of care to ensure that risks within our cemeteries are properly managed.
Specialist Inspection
A specialist remedial squad from within Bereavement Services will undertake
this work. For any larger memorials, structural engineers or specialist memorial
contractors may also be required.
As remedial works are undertaken, the team will keep disturbance to a minimum,
whilst ensuring works will progress in a dignified and respectful manner. During
the work, it is possible that sections of the cemetery will have to be fenced off for
safety reasons.
Look out for signs
Signs will be placed at the entrance to the cemetery advising of the work. We will
also issue a media release (copy to follow) and advise of the work through social
media.
Want to know more?
Contact Mike Kilbank or Liz Murphy at Enterprise and Environment – Fife Council.
Colinsburgh & Kilconquhar Community Council 