Legal Requirement

The Council has a duty under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to "cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or found to be dead" within the Fylde Borough Council area and where it appears "that no suitable arrangement for the disposal of the body…

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The Council manages the Lytham Park Cemetery and is responsible for the grounds maintenance of the closed churchyard at the St Annes Parish Church. In managing and maintaining the cemetery and churchyard, the Council has a statutory responsibility under Health and Safety legislation to oversee the safety of all visitors to the cemetery and churchyard.…

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Memorials

Memorials can be purchased in memory of any person, whether the funeral took place at Lytham Park or not. The cremated remains of persons who were cremated at Lytham Park or elsewhere may be scattered in the Garden of Remembrance at no cost. There are two main types of memorial available at Lytham Park Crematorium:

Memorial…

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Cremation

Guideline for funeral directors - the CR01 form below, is the same as the nationally standardised form issued by the Ministry of Justice on their website. Please find below our preliminary form bearing site specific information. Two different versions have been provided for your convenience. Funeral Directors from away are welcome to use their local medical and…

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Fylde Council are working in partnership with Preston Care and Repair to deliver a handy person and sanctuary scheme for the benefit of Fylde residents. The service will offer impartial and practical help including: