Assurances Provided Regarding Burial Sites Amidst Jersey Crematorium Replanting

Families whose loved ones are interred in the gardens of Jersey Crematorium have received assurances that their “burial places” will not be disturbed during the government’s rose bush replanting initiative. The Government of Jersey announced that approximately 3,000 rose bushes are slated for replanting to uphold the “beauty and tranquillity of the garden for remembrance and reflection.” The undertaking is scheduled to occur in two stages, each anticipated to last about two weeks, subject to weather conditions. The initial phase is set to commence on December 2 in the newer section of the crematorium garden and the main lawn, with the second phase beginning on January 6, 2025, in the old rose garden. Officials stated that the project’s estimated cost is around £60,000, which will be drawn from the Crematorium Memorial Fund, a decision endorsed by the Crematorium User Group. This sum covers the 3,000 rose bushes, labor, soil, treatment, and necessary equipment. “While the work is ongoing, some areas of the garden may be temporarily inaccessible, and flowerpots and markers will be removed,” the government communicated. “Staff at the Crematorium will be available to help and guide anyone visiting the garden. “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we carry out this important improvement.”” “The new rose bushes will be planted in the exact original spot in alignment with the rose garden maps,” it further noted.