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Cemeteries

Commons · Question 91542 · Tabled 17 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 24 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support burial authorities in carrying out memorial safety inspections that protect public safety while ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Justice guidance Managing th

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 24 Nov 2025

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...