St. Peter’s Graveyard, Drumconrath

A very old rural burial ground centred on the ruins of an old church.

Cemetery Events

History

St. Peter’s Church, built c.1750 St. Peter’s Graveyard lies in the village centre beside the former Church of Ireland church and forms part of Drumconrath’s historic burial landscape.

Facilities

• Parking facilities
• Water points
• Waste disposal
• Seating areas

Cemetery Regulations

Plot Eligibility & Cost

• Plots are available only to people born in or living in the parish.
• Plot size: 9ft x 9ft
• Cost: €700, payable when selecting the plot.
• Plots cannot be transferred to another person.
• New plots are only allocated after signing an agreement to follow all cemetery rules.
• Due to limited space, plots are not available to non-parishioners.

Headstones & Grave Regulations

• Maximum headstone size: 5ft high x 3ft wide.
• Only kerbing up to 5 inches high is allowed (no other surrounds).
• No statues or decorations permitted on graves or surrounds.
• All plans for headstones, monuments, or kerbing must be approved in advance by the Cemetery Committee.
• If measurements exceed limits, the structure must be dismantled.
• The Cemetery Committee may remove anything they believe is not in keeping with the cemetery’s appearance.

Work & Contractors

• Only contractors with valid insurance certificates (provided to the Parish Office) may:
  • Dig graves using mechanical diggers.
  • Erect or carry out work on monuments.

Other Rules

• No planting of trees or shrubs on graves (roots cause future issues).
• Parishioners are encouraged to use space carefully due to limited availability.

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