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Rights of Next of Kin and Personal Representatives

The Bishop directs what will happen to any tombstones, monuments or memorials. Usually these are either left in place or removed prior to completion.

The Commissioners or the diocese will issue further newspaper notices informing personal representatives of those buried or commemorated within the property of their own rights to remove any tombstones and (if disturbance is intended) human remains within two months of the date of the notice.

The sale or lease can be completed once these procedures have been carried out. It will help early progress if information required by the Commissioners or the diocese is provided without delay.

 

What Happens to the Contents of a Redundant Church?

Contents will usually be removed from the building prior to completion of the sale or lease and this may be specified in the contract.

Occasionally contents may remain in situ. This can be provided for in the sale or lease documents, or by separate loan agreement. If you have queries about the contents you should consult the agent or Uses Committee secretary.

 

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