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BW Foundation has been the leasehold owner of grave spaces at Woodcock Hill Cemetery since 1988. The current area available for new burials in the part of the cemetery leased by BW Foundation, and designated for Muslim Burials, is known as Section J. Anyone who wishes to bury their deceased family member in Section J must adhere to all the terms and conditions set out in this Burial Policy, as well as the Rules and Regulations of Three Rivers District Council (‘the Council’), who are the Burial Authority in respect of Woodcock Hill Cemetery.

In the event of extenuating circumstances, a family wishing to purchase grave space in Section J can appeal to the Trustees of BW Foundation for a variation of this Burial Policy, but this appeal can only be heard BEFORE burial. It is not possible for the Trustees to agree a variation after burial.

BW Foundation reserves the right to make any amendment to this policy from time to time, as may be deemed necessary or expedient in consultation with the Council.

Exclusive right of burial
The Council has power to grant an Exclusive Right of Burial (‘EROB’) in a grave by Article 10 of the Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977. Following purchase of this right in Section J, a Deed of Grant of EROB will be issued by the Council. This right entitles the holder to stipulate who is buried within the grave. EROB are granted for a period of up to 100 years from the date of burial. The holder of the EROB does not gain an interest in the land of the relevant grave, or section J. The leasehold ownership and legal possession of the land remains with BW Foundation.

Single and Double Depth Graves
BW Foundation offers a choice of single or double-depth graves. However, as there is a national shortage of land for burials, and a particular shortage of Muslim burial space, it strongly encourages families to consider double depth graves so that demand for future burial space may be met.

Payment
BW Foundation will provide to the representative of the deceased an invoice detailing the charges payable. This invoice is payable in full by the representatives of the deceased prior to the issue of the Deed of EROB. The charges may vary dependent upon, but not limited to, the applicable interment fees and plot charges as set by the Council and whether a single or double depth grave is chosen.

Lawn Cemetery and standardised headstones
Section J has been in use since May 2014, and has been designated as a lawn cemetery. This means that ONLY a standardised headstone can mark the grave; no planting, borders, sections etc. are allowed. The graves are flat and lawned over (except for burials that took place prior to November 2015, which graves may have a full kerb). BW Foundation retains control of the layout and appearance of Section J, and the graves within it. By seeking a right of burial within Section J, the rights-holder agrees that BW Foundation may maintain section J as it deems fit, and in compliance with the Council’s Rules.

Any unauthorised items left within, or erected upon, land within Section J (including memorials, borders, plantings etc.) will be removed without notice.
The standardised headstone, with the motif and ayat (see template below for illustration), will be engraved with the name and dates of birth and death of each of the deceased. The family can add their own inscription on TWO LINES. Single and double-depth headstones are illustrated here.