Shetland Islands Council

01/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2025 08:37

Operational Note – Floral tributes at burial grounds

Families are reminded that if they wish to keep any Christmas wreaths and floral tributes laid at burial grounds, they should remove them before 31st January.

Preparations will soon begin in burial grounds for the grass cutting season. From 1st February onwards, burial grounds staff will collect and dispose of any non-funeral related wreaths and flowers either lying directly on the grass or not within suitable receptacles, where a permanent memorial exists.

Where no permanent memorial exists, staff will endeavour to leave one floral tribute in the memorial area until such time as it significantly deteriorates. Funeral related tributes are normally disposed of three weeks after the funeral. However, staff will endeavour to leave one funeral tribute until it has deteriorated.

Anyone with queries on this may contact Burial Services by email [email protected] or on 01595 744853.

Published: 10th January 2025