Land at Preston Crematorium has been identified as a potential new cemetery site Pic: Google Preston is going to need a new cemetery within the next ten yea
meeting heard that the authority owns only one site that is likely to be suitable for a new graveyard – an area of land next to Preston Crematorium.However, councillors were told that a new facility – either at the suggested location, off Longridge Road, or any other – was unlikely to be able to accommodate the “large numbers” of people who currently attend some graveside services.
Of the average 250 burials that are carried out annually, 150 are in existing graves in which others have already been interred, while the remaining hundred are in newly-dug plots. “For a Muslim burial, we try [to] arrange that within 24 hours. Our staff would normally get a phonecall first thing in the morning and the funeral will take place in the afternoon – and a lot of mourners will turn up.
Imran Patel said: “A core value that resonates across humanity [is] the act of coming together to support families during challenging times of bereavement. “As the consultation takes place, we urge the council to reflect on these universal values and aspirations and ensure it facilitates for the diverse communities it serves,” Mr. Patel added.
The exact cost of creating a new cemetery cannot be known until a site has been confirmed and explored in detail, but it is expected to run into “several millions of pounds” – with the bill necessarily increasing if a non-council-owned land has to be purchased.
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