We seek to achieve the following maintenance standards, if you believe that these standards are not being met, please let us know by contacting 01432 383200 or email bereavement@herefordshire.gov.uk

Grassed areas

• Grass cutting is carried out during the growing seasons, normally from the start of April until the end of October. In periods of extreme wet weather, which may prolong the cutting process, the cutting frequency may be extended.
• Leaf clearance takes place at the end of October.
• Christmas wreaths and associated items will be removed from the grounds by the end of February.

Topping up of graves

Graves are checked regularly and topped up as required, especially after periods of heavy rainfall. If you have items within the grave space, you will need to remove these first. If you have a grave that urgently requires topping up please let us know by contacting 01432 383204 or email bereavement@herefordshire.gov.uk

All the above standards depend on weather conditions allowing the work to be carried out.

Wildlife and nature

The trees and shrubs enhance the tranquil atmosphere of the grounds. There are also a variety of birds and animals that visit the area. Unfortunately some of these visitors, along with squirrels, can be less welcome in the formal areas as they will tend to nibble the formal planting and flowers which have been left on memorials. If you are lucky you may also see badger tracks in soft ground after rain.

It is worth taking a few moments to stop and listen to the birds who make the grounds their home, you may hear a woodpecker as it drills into a tree looking for insects.