Muslim burials
Hours of burials
Burials can take place between the following hours:
- Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm
- burials may also take place at weekends and on bank holidays subject to availability of staff and for which there will be an additional charge.
The appointed times for funerals must be strictly observed to prevent inconvenience to other funerals. Any funeral arriving at a time other than that appointed, must act under the council's directions. Late arrivals may incur additional charges and the funeral may have to be postponed or rearranged.
Notice of Interment and Registrar's Certificate
A completed Notice of Interment and the registrar's or coroner's certificate must be received before the burial can take place. The Notice must be signed by the grave owner. The council will not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the details contained in the Notice of Interment.
The council will not accept verbal instructions.
Once this form has been accepted no alteration to the arrangements will be allowed apart from the time of the burial. In this case notice should be given to the council at least 24 hours before the time the burial is due to take place.
Purchasing a private grave space (burial rights)
See Section 5.
Upkeep of private grave spaces
The council and the Chorley Muslim Trust have agreed the following prescribed standards to ensure that the Muslim section of Chorley Cemetery meets the needs and requirements of the community.
All private graves and memorials should be kept in good repair by the grave owner. The council is not responsible for any damage caused to a private grave space.
The levelling of graves is forbidden and after settlement the level must be raised from the ground between 4 and 12 inches. It is prohibited to decorate the grave.
All memorials must be lawn type headstone only and be constructed of a sound and durable material. Artificial stone,soft stone, metal or artificial material will not be permitted.
Memorials should not exceed the following overall dimensions, including the foundations(if seen):
- height: 1050 mm
- width: 1000mm
- depth of base (front to back): 450mm
Further information about memorials is available in Section 16 of this policy.
The council may remove, without notice, any item which is deemed to be outside of this policy or may have fallen into disrepair.