Cortown Cemetery

A large historic rural cemetery with strong early ecclesiastical associations.

Cemetery Events

History

Local history states that Cortown Graveyard is very large and once contained a fort on which the church was built.

Facilities

• Parking facilities
• Water points
• Waste disposal
• Seating areas

Cemetery Regulations

Plot Eligibility & Cost

• Plots are available only to people born in or living in the parish.
• Plot size: 9ft x 9ft
• Cost: €700, payable when selecting the plot.
• Plots cannot be transferred to another person.
• New plots are only allocated after signing an agreement to follow all cemetery rules.
• Due to limited space, plots are not available to non-parishioners.

Headstones & Grave Regulations

• Maximum headstone size: 5ft high x 3ft wide.
• Only kerbing up to 5 inches high is allowed (no other surrounds).
• No statues or decorations permitted on graves or surrounds.
• All plans for headstones, monuments, or kerbing must be approved in advance by the Cemetery Committee.
• If measurements exceed limits, the structure must be dismantled.
• The Cemetery Committee may remove anything they believe is not in keeping with the cemetery’s appearance.

Work & Contractors

• Only contractors with valid insurance certificates (provided to the Parish Office) may:
  • Dig graves using mechanical diggers.
  • Erect or carry out work on monuments.

Other Rules

• No planting of trees or shrubs on graves (roots cause future issues).
• Parishioners are encouraged to use space carefully due to limited availability.

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