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Te c h n i c a l D e s i g n R e p o r t PG Dip Landscape Architecture Richard Contini
Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. Mary Frye
Contents Introduction Site & Concept Detail Design Area Schematics What Is Natural Burial? Why Choose Natural Burial? Drawing List LGRP-01 LGRP-02-01 LGRP-02-02 LGRP-03 LGRP-04 LGRP-05 LGRP-06 LGRP-D01 LGRP-D02 LGRP-D03 LGRP-D04-01 LGRP-D04-02 LGRP-D05 LGRP-D06 LGRP-D07 LGRP-D08 LGRP-D09
General Arrangement Plan Softworks Plan Softworks Schedules Levels Plan Setting Out Plan Drainage Plan Detail Note Plan Gabion Retaining Wall Detail Gabion Feature Wall Detail Gabion Seat Detail Paving Interfaces Paving Interfaces Cor-Ten Paving Strip Detail Tree Pits Gabion Light Feature Detail Burials Containment Unit Detail Gabion Pool Panel Detail
Natural Burial - Typology A Natural Burial - Typology B Temporal Character Hardworks Specification Softworks Specification Appendix Suitable Memorial Tree Species & Frequency Of Selection Terms & Conditions for LGRP Leeds
Introduction The purpose of this report is to act as the Detail Design and Technical Strategy for a chosen transect within the proposed Lincoln Green Remembrance Park development in Leeds; It outlines the approach to design, which should be adopted throughout the park as a whole and should be read in conjunction with the wider Design and Access Statement. The design and access statement for Lincoln Green Remembrance Park outlines the proposals to create a new urban productive natural burial ground within Leeds city centre. It starts by exploring contemporary research, ideas and designs relating to burial grounds throughout Europe; and examines some of the key related issues facing modern societies, such as; a severe lack of burial space, an unnatural and unhealthy disconnect between modern society and death-scapes, and the environmental damage caused by current burial practices. In England, new space for burial sites is becoming a critical issue due to the increasing proportion of the population who are in the latter quarter of their lives, ‘Almost half of England’s cemeteries could run out of space within the next 20 years’ , a BBC survey suggests. And a quarter of 358 local authorities responding to the BBC said they would have no more room for burials within a decade (1). The design and access statement continues with further research into potential solutions to these issues and concludes by re imagining the design of modern burial grounds with an exemplar masterplan design for a 25 acre derelict brownfield site in Leeds. Natural burial is a process whereby bodies or ash from cremation are interned in the ground to allow the remains to recycle naturally, without introducing harmful chemicals into natural ecosystems. This has connections with a broader range of belief systems such as sustainability.
(1) BBC survey 27th September 2013 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24283426
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Location
Broadcasting Place
St Jame’s Hospital Site Boundary Train Station
The site is located approximately 1 mile North East of Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire, England. It has the potential to greatly improve connections between 5 local communities, St James’ hospital and the city centre. For more information please refer to the design and access statement for Lincoln Green Remembrance Park, Leeds.
Existing
Lincoln Green
Granary Wharf
Demolished school
Corn Exchange Bridgewater Place
Leeds Arena
Cookridge Water Tower Broadcasting Place
Little London
City entrance to site
Much of the existing site is currently derelict brownfield land, awaiting development. The site is overlooked on its Eastern and Southern borders by high rise residential and civic buildings, as well as long distance views from the city centre high rise buildings, which presents an opportunity to visually connect the site address societys lack of engagement with deathscapes in 3 dimensions. There is a 5 meter level change from the highest point in the East to the low point in the west (the gateway to the city centre). This level change represents a key opportunity within the design proposals for accentuating the views of landmark features within the city skyline.
Lincoln Green Flats Heavy Traffic
Culvert
St James Hospital
Burmantofts
Natural Surveillance
Concept Lincoln Green Remembrance Park is a proposal to create a new urban productive natural burial ground on a 25 acre derelict brownfield site, close to Leeds city centre. The design proposes a synthesis of a modern multifunctional urban park with an urban natural burial ground, which aims to challenge negative preconceptions relating to death landscapes and reintroduce death into a daily part of modern society. The natural burial ground is defined by wildflower meadows for the scattering of ashes as well as woodland planting. The burial ground aims to adopt a European approach to burial grounds through the re use of burial plots on a 100 year cycle. This process will address current issues regarding limited burial space within Great Britain. This will also create a dynamic landscape, which will evolve in character, through the planting and felling of trees. Traditional permanent memorialisation within burial grounds, such as grave stones, are intentionally absent from the design. It is intended that the park itself, along with the ecological beliefs associated with it, act as the memorial to the deceased. The design is influenced by local history. Leeds as a whole, as well as this specific site, have connections to the boom in the brick making industry during the industrial revolution. The forgotten sight of rows of bricks being set out to dry in the brick yards is reintroduced, trough design, as a visual and functional element of the park. Traditional red brick terraced housing, still present within neighbouring communities, once populated the site and have now been demolished. These rigid, structural forms are engrained within the psyche of the British nation and lend influence to the functional layout of the burial plots. Using historical maps to trace the forgotten terraced streets has produced a design which works with the existing contours, which reduces the amount of cut and fill involved with the construction process. The burial ground is welcoming to all. The design is not influenced by religious beliefs but instead celebrates our fundamental connection to nature and intrinsic natural processes.
1950
New Road Infrastructure
Terraced Housing
St James Hospital
Detail Area The area of detailed design is approximateley 1200 square meters (40m x 30m) and was chosen in order to illustrate the synthesis of burial ground with a modern, multifunctional urban park; How it accomodates for the users of both, and how the character of the landscape will change over time. For more information on the history, existing features of the site, concept design development as well as backround research regarding urban natural burial processes please refer to the design and access statement for Lincoln Green Remembrance Park.
Historical - Brick making industry
The detailed design area comprises of a central linear park, orientated North/ South and flanked by burial grounds to the East and West. Each of the 3 areas has a unique character, which will change over time and is defined by the cyclical nature of both the re-use of burial spaces and a coppiced woodland silvicultural system. 1:1000 @ A0
Schematics
Linear Park The linear park as a whole aims to provide a multitude of functions to suit contemporary society. Such as; allotments for food growing, renewable energy generation, adaptable space and biophilic opportunities. This space acts as a permanent spine within its ever changing surroundings, continually providing space for leisure, exercising and social interaction. The design stems from a main desire line connecting the Lincoln Green community with St James Hospital.
Schematics
Burial Ground The burial plots are located either side of the linear park, which will increase public contact with death-scapes through its use as a main thoroughfare and pedestrian commuter route. The concept of natural burial grounds will also lead to increased opportunities for interaction with nature. There are 2 types of natural burial ground typologies in use within this detailed design. A woodland natural burial ground, which re uses burial plots every 100 years and, a coppiced woodland burial ground, which will re use the burial plots when the majority of the coppiced trees within a single cant are at the end of their natural life cycle (potentially 400 years).
Schematics
Routes The primary route indicated by a red arrow guides pedestrians along a desire line and through the linear park. The bend in this route is intentionally designed to subconsciously and physically slow people down as they pass the remembrance space in the centre of the detail design area. The secondary routes are shown by yellow dotted lines. These indicate various connections which dissect the linear park and connect the burial ground areas. The route shown in purple highlights the designs capability of providing for a slower meandering experience.
Schematics
Views There is a continuous view through the linear park, which improves visual connections and safety. The yellow arrows indicate occasional views when burial trees are felled
Schematics
Intimate Areas Opportunities are provided for prospect and refuge, which increase the potential for introspection and intimacy. These areas will be welcomed sanctuaries for bereaved family members as well as the general public. The position of these areas has been designed to create a gentle separation between the intimate areas and the majority of the users of the site, as they will have to deviate from the path to enter these spaces.
Schematics
Open Spaces These areas allow for social gatherings and are designed to have a calming influence on the user, creating a sense of space with a minimal use of materials.
Schematics
Remembrance Spaces These areas have particular relevance to the bereaved as the focus for memorialisation within the park. Users are encouraged to leave items, such as flowers in these spaces to satisfy the human desire for memorialising the dead. Traditional memorial plaques are not adopted within the burial grounds.
Schematics
Animation The green tiles represent kinetic energy harvesting tiles, which collect and store energy from footsteps to be used to light up the various features within the linear park. Bespoke gabion lighting pillars are situated at key nodes, which will glow on an evening at varying levels of brightness dependant on the energy generated by the users of the site on a particular day, therefore, the greater the use of the site; the brighter they glow. The site is overlooked by the local high rise buildings, the city centre buildings and the hospital; these features function as a visual reminder of death
Schematics
Water The water holding capacity of the site as a whole has been optimised through the introduction of trees. Permeable surfacing is used throughout which comply with sustainable urban drainage systems.
This visualisation shows the linear park alongside the natural woodland burial ground which is intending to illustrate the multifunctionality of the site and how it accomodates two traditionally separate functions, burial grounds and public parks. Safety within an urban woodland setting was a key factor to overcome within the design. The introduction of terraced levelling and select visual screening serves to subconsciously separate the areas whilst still remaining visably open and interconnected. The management of the naturalistic planting also celebrates the beauty in death by choosing to leave seed heads throughout the winter period. View point
Schematics demonstrated through visual
This remembrance area is located in the centre of the linear park and is designed as an artistic celebration of our fundamental connection with nature and the processes of life and death. A pleached copper beech tree arbor creates a sense of enclosure, whilst encouraging views out into the woodland burial areas. The view of the sky above is framed by the trees and reflected in the pool at the centre, which connects sky, water, earth and nature.
View point
Schematics demonstrated through visual
View point
The bespoke gabion walls are designed to represent the local history of the area. Their forms act as physical representations of the traditional terraced housing demolished from the site, a familiar feature engrained in the consciousness of local residents. The use of red brick embodies local traditions, referencing an old brickworks previously situated on site, and also by utilising full and crushed brick, they convey the process of decomposition. The gabion walls act as a focal point for memorialisation within the park. Users can attach memorabilia, such as flowers and poems to help satisfy the human desire to memorialise the dead, and by focusing these practices in one location, as opposed to throughout the burial ground, the intention is to reinvoke ancestral ceremonies relating to ancient monuments, such as stone or wooden henges.
Schematics demonstrated through visual
What Is Natural Burial? Sourced from the Green Burial Council Website www.greenburialcouncil.org
Green, or natural burial is a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact that aids in the conservation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat. Green burial necessitates the use of non-toxic and biodegradable materials, such as caskets, shrouds, and urns. What’s wrong with embalming? Embalming fluid is usually comprised of the carcinogen chemical formaldehyde, which has been proven to pose health risks in funeral homes. A study by the National Cancer Institute released in late 2009 revealed that funeral directors have a much higher incidence of myeloid leukemia. Fortunately, there are now several formaldehyde-free embalming fluids, including one made entirely of nontoxic and biodegradable essential oils, which recently earned the GBC seal of approval. The sanitation and preservation of a decedent can almost always take place without the use of chemicals, as is done in just about every nation in the world. How do I know that a particular product is suitable for a green burial? A casket, urn, or shroud is suitable for a green burial if it is made from materials/substances that are nontoxic and readily biodegradable. These products are not to be made from materials that are harvested in a manner that unnecessarily destroys habitat, as is the case with certain types of materials. Doesn’t cremation create a lot of pollution? Cremation uses far fewer resources than almost any other disposition option but it certainly has an environmental impact. Cremation burns fossil fuels, and some older cremation facilities can use significantly more eneregy compared to newer ones. Mercury is also emitted when a person with dental amalgam fillings is cremated.
Why choose Natural Burial? Sourced from Leedam Natural Heritage Website www.leedam.com
Natural Burial Typology A
Typology A represents a coppiced woodland burial ground, which aims to reuse the burial plots through a longer cyclical system relating to the life cycle of managed Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice (potentially 400 years). The plots are arranged to accommodate 1 tree per plot (2m x 3m), which will form successful and productive cants of Hazel coppice with standards. The produce from the coppiced woodland will be harvested by the park owners and bring an economic value to the development, which will help to alleviate running and maintenance costs within the park as a whole.
Process
Typology A - Burial Body is naturally interred in the ground
Process
Typology A - Establishment Corylus avellana planted in first available planting season after burial & managed on a coppice with standards woodland management system
Body is naturally interred in the ground
Process
Trees improve air quality by trapping particulates and absorbing nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone
Typology A - Maturity
Mature coppiced wooland creates dense canopy and distinct character
Reduce urban heat island effect
Attenuates water flow and reduces the impact of stormwater run off.
Process
Typology A - Harvest
Pinus sylvestris standards remain, providing structure throughout the coppice cycle
7-15 year coppicing cycles are designed to maximise productivity of corylus avellana
Rare coppiced woodland provides a unique and invaluable ecosystem, increasing biodiversity
Natural Burial Typology B
Typology B represents a re usable woodland burial ground. It aims to recycle the burial plots every 100 years, which allows for up to 3 generations of ancestors to visit the tree planted above your grave. The trees are felled at the end of the cycle, generating revenue from the process. Future generations can find comfort in the deceased family members’ decision to be involved in a sustainable movement which aims to benefit local residents as well as the planet as a whole. In order to manage this process, burial plots are grouped togeather with 16 plots per group. (*) Each group is contained by a bespoke underground system of recycled plastic, permeable ground stabilizing panels along with tree root deflectors, which will enable the exhumation of graves and associated mature trees once the 100 year cycle is complete.
(*) 16 Plots per group 1200 = Average number of burials in Leeds per year 24 = total number of existing cemeteries in Leeds 1200/24=50 burials per site per year Population in UK is predicted to rise by 24% by 2050 Leeds x 24% = 168 000 people for Leeds 50 burials x 24% population increase = 62 Burials per site on averabe 4 plots x 4 plots = 16 plots per group 4 x groups per year Example of plastic ground stabilizing panels being used to create ground suitable for burials in Staffordshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-28656976
Process
Typology B - Biofuel
Prior to burials taking place, select areas of the park are intended to be used to grow high yield biofuels such as Miscanthus sinensis on short 2 year cycles
Burial groups bespoke underground system of recycled plastic, permeable ground stabilizing panels along with tree root deflectors. To be designed in collaboration with structural engineer
Process
Typology B - Burials
Structural woodland edge tree planting
Body is naturally interred in the ground
Process
Typology B - Establishment
The exact locations and numbers of tree species are determined by the choice of the deceased and/or family members. The park will provide a list of tree species suitable for each burial plot location, which will require a thorough management program to ensure healthy growth. A list of example tree species can be found in the appendix of this report.
Process
CO2 Greenhouse gas absorbed providing a carbon sink
Typology B - Maturity
Trees improve air quality by trapping particulates and absorbing nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone Contact with nature can improve mental health and well being
Reduce urban heat island effect
Attenuates water flow and reduces the impact of stormwater run off.
Increased biodiversity
temporal adjective
1. Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular. synonyms: secular, non-spiritual, worldly, profane, material, mundane, earthly, terrestrial
2. Relating to time. synonyms: of time, time-related Oxford Dictionary Definition
AA
Temporal Character The following section elevations illustrate the temporal character changes throughout the various phases of detail designed area
A
+2.32 +0.83
+1.15
+1.48
(d)+0.00
AA A 1:2500 @ A1
Establishment
V1
1:1000 @ A0
B
BB
Temporal Character
+0.83
+1.15
+1.48
+2.32
(d)+0.00
B 1:2500 @ A1
BB
Maturity
V1
1:1000 @ A0
CC
C
V2
Temporal Character
+0.83
+1.15
+1.48
+2.32
(d)+0.00
C 1:2500 @ A1
CC
Coppiced Cycle
V2
1:1000 @ A0
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DD
Temporal Character
+0.83
+1.15
+1.48
+2.32
(d)+0.00
D 1:2500 @ A1
DD
100 Year Cycle of Re used Burial Plots
Materials Palette Hard Pavegen tiles - Bespoke Cor-ten finish
Recycled local red brick
Resin Bound Aggregate - Buff
Granite Pavers 450 x 600mm - Silver Grey
Cor-ten Steel coated gabion baskets 50mm apeture
Recycled broken local red brick diameter 50mm minimum
Bespoke Cor-ten paving strips
Bespoke Cor-ten reflective pool
Bespoke Cor-ten tree grille
Bespoke glass filled gabion light features
Section
PLAN VIEW
Crushed sandstone backfill with 300mm topsoil layer to top
Gabions filled to the top with locally sourced reclaimed brick to landscape architect approval. Minimum 60mm diameter
Pourous membrane Drainage pipe to engineers specification
Welded mesh Gabion unit manufactured from 4mm Cor-ten steel coated mesh 50mm x 50mm complete with helical vertical connectors
1 layer A252 mesh set in Concrete to engineers specification
Foundations and build up to engineers specification
Compacted type 1 layer
Tie bars H10 1 layer A252 mesh set in ST2 Concrete
LONG SECTION THROUGH GABION RETAINING WALL
Tie bars H10
SECTION THROUGH GABION RETAINING WALL
D01 Typical Gabion Retaining Wall Detail
LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
GABION RETAINING WALL DETAIL
LGRP-D01
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
1/20
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Welded mesh Gabion unit manufactured from 4mm Cor-ten steel coated mesh 50mm x 50mm complete with helical vertical connectors Pre fabricated galvanised steel frame. To engineers specification.
Pre fabricated Cor-ten steel panel fixed to inner steel frame with 8 no. concealed 80mm galvanised bolts
Pre fabricated galvanised steel frame. To engineers specification.
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Granite paving refer to drawing LGRP-D04 for details
ELEVATION
scale 1:30
Gabions filled to the top with locally sourced reclaimed brick to landscape architect approval. Minimum 60mm diameter
Pre fabricated Cor-ten steel panel fixed to inner steel frame with concealed epoxy resin joints 5mm Cor-ten steel edging strip. Flush with FFL
PLAN VIEW scale 1:30
Foundations to engineers specification
AXONOMETRIC EXPLODED DIAGRAM scale 1:20
D02 Gabion Feature Wall Detail
LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
GABION FEATURE WALL DETAIL
LGRP-D02
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
SHOWN
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Composite timber seat. Teak finish with 3x recessed holes each to allow for counter sunk nuts
Section
PLAN VIEW
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Gabions filled to the top with locally sourced reclaimed brick to landscape architect approval. Minimum 60mm diameter
12mm galvanised steel resin threaded bar fixed into galvanised steel frame 3 no. galvanised steel brackets set within gabion basket to receive 2 no. threaded steel bars each. Epoxy resin fixing.
Composite timber bolted to steel frame with minimum 3 bolts per unit width and length Welded mesh Gabion unit manufactured from 4mm Cor-Ten steel coated mesh 50mm x 50mm complete with helical vertical connectors
1 layer A252 mesh set in ST2 Concrete
LONG SECTION THROUGH GABION SEAT
Tie bars H10
Compacted type 1 layer (min 150mm)
1 layer A252 mesh set in ST2 Concrete
Tie bars H10
SECTION THROUGH GABION SEAT
D03 Typical Gabion Seating Detail
LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
GABION SEATING DETAIL
LGRP-D03
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
1/20
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Precast concrete pin kerb edging 150 x 50mm profile
Cor-ten steel drainage channel with bespoke grille. See LGRP-D05 for details. Foundations to engineers specification
Resin bound aggregate. 50mm depth min. Buff finish. Buildup to engineers specification
Resin bound aggregate. 50mm depth min. Buff finish. Buildup to engineers specification
Camber to assist rapid drainage
RESIN BOUND AGGREGATE TO COR-TEN DRAINAGE STRIP
Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
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RESIN BOUND AGGREGATE TO PLANTING BEDS
5 mm mortar joints. Colour to match granite pavers. To landscape architects approval.
Precast concrete pin kerb edging 150 x 50mm profile
Resin bound aggregate. 50mm depth min. Buff finish. Buildup to engineers specification
RESIN BOUND AGGREGATE TO GRANITE PAVING
5mm Cor-ten steel edging strip secured with 150mm galvanised steel stakes Resin bound aggregate. 50mm depth min. Buff finish. Buildup to engineers specification
RESIN BOUND AGGREGATE TO GABION WALL
LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
D04 PAVING INTERFACES 01
PAVING INTERFACES DETAIL
LGRP-D04-01
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
1:20
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Precast concrete pin kerb edging 150 x 50mm profile Lionweld Kennedy Safegrid Cor-ten steel grate. 900mm width.50mm depth. Length varies. Or similar approved. Secured to manufacturers specification
Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
5mm Epoxy resin joints to mesh paving. Colour to match granite pavers. To landscape architects approval Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
GRANITE PAVING TO PLANTING BEDS
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Concealed foundation to engineers specification to achieve banding effect within planting bed Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
GRANITE PAVING TO COR-TEN MESH FLOOR PANELS
5mm Epoxy resin joints to mesh paving. Colour to match granite pavers. To landscape architects approval
PAVEGEN kinetic energy harvesting tiles. 450 x 600 x 68mm. Bespoke Cor-ten effect finish. To manufacturers specification
Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
40mm diameter armored cabling with junction boxes located in accordance with manufacturers specification
GRANITE PAVING BANDING EFFECT TO FEATURE PLANTING BED 5mm Cor-ten steel edging strip with 70mm concrete haunching
Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
GRANITE PAVING TO PAVEGEN TILES
GRANITE PAVING TO GABION WALL
D04 PAVING INTERFACES 02
LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
PAVING INTERFACES DETAIL
LGRP-D04-02
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
1:20
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Marshalls fransisco granite blasted finish paving slabs 450 x 600 x 60mm. Silver grey. Or similar & approved. Buildup to engineers specification
TIME OF YEAR FOR PLANTING Deciduous trees and shrubs: Late October to late March. Conifers and evergreens: September/ October or April/ May.
Lionweld Kennedy Safegrid Cor-ten steel grate. 900mm width.50mm depth. Length varies. Or similar approved. Secured to manufacturers specification
WATERING Quantity: Wet full depth of topsoil. Application: Even and without damaging or displacing tree or soil. Frequency: As necessary to ensure establishment and continued thriving of tree
Tree Tree Grille Blueton 1023cs range, Cor-ten steel tree grille 900x900mm Finish - Cor-ten steel
SOIL CONDITIONS Soil for cultivating and planting: Moist, friable and (excepting aquatic/ marginal planting) not waterlogged. Frozen or snow covered soil: Give notice before planting. Provide additional root protection. Prevent planting pit sides and bases and backfill materials from freezing.
Greanleaf Rootrain Precinct irrigation system Refer to manufacturers specification for details
PREPARATION AND PLANTING Free from toxins, pathogens or other extraneous substances harmful to plant, animal or human life. Compacted topsoil: Break up to full depth. Cultivation: Loosen, aerate and break up soil into particles of 2-8 mm. Undesirable material brought to the surface: Remove visible weeds, roots and large stones. Growing medium: All existing and imported topsoil must be to BS3882. Surface: Leave regular and even. TREES - GENERAL Condition: Materially undamaged, sturdy, healthy and vigorous. Appearance: Of good shape and without elongated shoots. Hardiness: Grown in a suitable environment and hardened off. Health: Free from pests, diseases, discoloration, weeds and physiological disorders. Root system and condition: Balanced with branch system.
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TREE PLANTING WITHIN HARDSTANDING AREA
PLAN - Scale 1:40
Vandal proof rubber strappping
Porous geotextile Tree Guards Furnitubes 'Portman' range, galvanised tree guard Finish - Galvanised steel with RAL 9005 Matt painted finish
Indicative paving build up (depending on site location)
Concrete foundation
VARIES
Underground tree guying system installed to manufacturers specification
TREE ROOTBALL
Line of cut
1000 min
1800
Back fill with earth Root Director, medium, modular root barrier system.
200mm Free draining material Break up 150mm of sub base below approx 1400
Granite pavers refer to LGRP-D04 for details
1700
900
Back fill with earth TREE ROOTBALL
Line of cut Plugged wavin pipe laid in full circle over top of rootball Greanleaf Root cell structure 3 modules deep x 8 modules square. Loaded with topsoil - sandloam to BS3882. Refer to manufacturers specification
Root Director, medium, modular root barrier system. TREE ROOTBALL
Geonet laid over RootCells Arborguy strap anchor rot ball guying system
1000 min
Standard PCC pin kerb
Softwood double tree stake 1828mm free from projections and large or edge knots and with pointed lower end. Preservative treatment to provide a 20 year service life. Nails to BS 1202-1, galvanized, minimum 25 mm long and with 10 mm diameter heads.
Tree Grille Blueton 1023cs range, Cor-ten steel tree grille 900x900mm Finish - Cor-ten steel
approx 1400
200mm Free draining material Break up 150mm of sub base below
TREE PLANTING WITHIN PLANTING BED AREAS
SECTION - Scale 1:40
PLEACHED TREE PLANTING WITHIN HARDSTANDING AREA SECTION - Scale 1:40
TREE PLANTING WITHIN PLANTING OR GRASS AREAS SECTION - Scale 1:40
LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
TREE PIT DETAILS - HARD & SOFT
D06 Typical Tree Pit Details
LGRP-D06
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
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Root barrier fixed to external wall to engineers specification
Burial soil refil level
Burials ground stabilizing walls to engineers specifications
Gravel demarkation strip
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Foundations to engineers specification
SECTION ELEVATION A-AA
scale 1:50
Burial soil to be removed and subsequently replaced to level indicated
Section B-BB
Root barrier fixed to external wall to engineers specification
Section A-AA
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LINCOLN GREEN REMEMBRANCE PARK, LEEDS
D08 Burial Containment Unit Detail
BURIAL CONTAINMENT UNIT DETAIL
LGRP-D08
Richard Contini
Sheet Size: A3 (297 x 420mm) Date:
30/04/15
Scale:
SHOWN
DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Materials Palette
Soft
Aconitum napellus ‘Spark’s Variety’
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
Aster tartaricus ‘Jindai’
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
Geranium psilostemon
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
Knautia macedonica
Pachysandra terminalis
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
Materials Palette
Soft
Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Alba’
Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
Carpinus betulus
Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’
Crataegus monogyna
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’
Fagus sylvatica
Stipa tenuissima
Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’
Grasses
LGRP-02-02
Planting Schedules
To be read in conjunction with LGRP-02-01 Softworks Proposals
Species Schedule
Trees
Species
Size
Pot
Specification
Density
Species
Size
Aconitum napellus ‘Spark’s Variety’
-
2 Lt
Full pot
9/m²
Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
3/m²
Aster tartaricus ‘Jindai’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
7/m²
Extra heavy standard/14-16cm/ Pleached/ Clear stem to 2m / 2x2x2m crown
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
5/m²
Fagus sylvatica
Geranium psilostemon
-
2 Lt
Full pot
9/m²
Extra heavy standard/14-16cm/ Pleached/ Clear stem to 2m / 2x2x2m crown
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
7/m²
Knautia macedonica
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
9/m²
Pachysandra terminalis
150-200mm
1 Lt
Full pot
5/m²
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
5/m²
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
5/m²
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
7/m²
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
9/m²
Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Alba’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
5/m²
Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
150-200mm
2 Lt
Full pot
11/m²
Thalictrum rochebrunianum
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
9/m²
Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
7/m²
Hedges Species
Size
Pot
Specification
Density
Species
Size
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
4/m²
Carpinus betulus
600-900mm/Bare root
Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’
300-400mm
3 Lt
Full pot
1/m²
Stipa tenuissima
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
8/m²
Crataegus monogyna
400-600mm/Bare root
Ferns Species
Size
Pot
Specification
Density
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’
200-300mm
2 Lt
Full pot
7/m²
To be planted in two staggered rows 400mm apart with 5No plants per linear meter.
Hedges Schedule
Schedule Of Planting Beds Bed
Species
No.
Bed
Species
No.
Species
H1
H2
1
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
7
35
Pachysandra terminalis
220
Carpinus betulus
82
91
2
Aster tartaricus ‘Jindai’
7
36
Geranium psilostemon
21
Crataegus monogyna
3
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
6
37
Aconitum napellus ‘Spark’s Variety’
21
4
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’
6
38
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
10
5
Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’
2
39
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
31
6
Stipa tenuissima
12
40
Aster tartaricus ‘Jindai’
32
7
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
13
41
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
36
8
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’
6
42
Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
48
9
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
6
43
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
23
10
Geranium psilostemon
18
44
Thalictrum rochebrunianum
46
11
Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’
3
45
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
13
12
Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
17
46
Knautia macedonica
34
13
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
10
47
Knautia macedonica
30
14
Aconitum napellus ‘Spark’s Variety’
16
48
Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’
18
15
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’
9
49
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
12
16
Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Alba’
6
50
Aconitum napellus ‘Spark’s Variety’
35
17
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’
12
51
Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
29
18
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
9
52
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
18
19
Knautia macedonica
18
53
Geranium psilostemon
17
20
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
4
54
Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
29
21
Salvia pratensis ‘Pink delight’
24
55
Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’
4
Species
Density
B1
22
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
5
56
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
7
Anemone nemorosa
10/m²
605
23
Aster tartaricus ‘Jindai’
19
57
Thalictrum rochebrunianum
31
Allium ursinum
8/m²
484
24
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
23
58
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’
13
Fritillaria meleagris
12/m²
726
25
Geranium psilostemon
26
59
Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Alba’
17
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
12/m²
726
26
Thalictrum rochebrunianum
29
60
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
16
27
Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’
2
61
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’
32
28
Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’
24
62
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’
13
29
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’
14
63
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’
13
30
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’
19
31
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
11
32
Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’
12
33
Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Alba’
17
34
Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’
16
H3 60
Wildflower Mix: To be supplied by Pictorial Meadows (www.pictorialmeadows. co.uk). SM 1 – Woodland Edge Perennial Mix - 42 m² Sowing rate 2g/m2
GRASS SEED Shady Place Grass Seed Mix, supplied by Boston Seeds (0800 883 0169) or similar and approved. To be sown at 50g/m2.
BULBS
LGRP-02-02
Planting Specification
Trees
Wildflower Seed Areas
All trees to be planted in separate pits 900mm x 900mm x 900mm which shall be backfilled with a mixture of approved topsoil and tree and shrub planting compost at the rate of one part compost to two parts topsoil. Each tree shall be planted to the original root collar and secured with underground guys.
All wildflower areas shall be left untopsoiled. The existing ground shall be thoroughly broken up. All extraneous matter including stones above 50mm in any direction brought to the surface during cultivation should be removed from site and carted to tip.
After planting all trees shall be watered in and a mulch layer of well composted, FSC forest bark, spread over the tree pit to 50mm depth and 1m diameter (if within grassed areas). To be protected with 600mm clear plastic spiral guards.
Shrub Planting All shrub beds shall be backfilled with good quality topsoil depth 450mm, the base ground being thoroughly broken up before placement. Tree and shrub planting compost shall be spread to a minimum depth of 50mm and thoroughly rotovated in during cultivation. All shrubs shall be set out to the positions shown on the drawing and to the densities given. All stock shall comply with the specification provided on the drawing. All plants shall be well firmed in after planting, and watered if necessary. After planting all beds shall receive a 50mm layer of approved well composted FSC forest bark mulch over the extent of the bed.
Hedge Planting Areas to be mulched throughout with approved well composted FSC forest bark mulch to a depth of 50mm.
Turf and Seed Areas All grassed areas shall be topsoiled to a depth of 150mm, the base for which shall be thoroughly broken up. Once placed, the topsoil shall be cultivated and fine graded to even running falls before raking and cross raking. The Landscape Contractor shall supply and lay turf over the areas specified ‘Turf’, the following turf, or equivalent to be approved by the Landscape Architect.
Initial Cut to Grass Areas When the grass has grown to 100mm it shall be cut, avoiding root pulling, to half the original height.
Bulbs Naturalized planting in grassed areas: Scattering: Random. Plant bulbs where they fall. Planting: Neatly remove a plug of turf and replace after planting. Depth: Top of bulb at a depth of approximately twice its height, base in contact with bottom of hole.
Maintenance All planting shall be maintained in good order with any plant material which dies within a five year period being replaced in accordance with specification. All hard surfaces shall be maintained weed free.
Trees All trees and specimen shrubs shall be regularly checked and any broken ties replaced. Mulch shall be topped up to maintain original levels. In periods of dry weather all trees and specimen shrubs shall be watered to field capacity. At the end of each growing season all trees shall receive an application of slow release fertiliser. All pleached trees are to be maintained to 4m high, 2m wide and with clear stems to 2m. Pleached trees are to be pruned twice annually. Once in early June and once in early August to assist in dead leaf retention.
Hedges All hedge lines are to be maintained to between 1 and 1.2m height. Hedges are to be pruned twice annually. Once in early June and once in early August to assist in dead leaf retention.
Shrubs All Seed heads are to remain over winter and cleared and removed from site in early spring in time for new growth. All shrub beds shall be kept weed free at all times and mulch levels maintained to those originally specified. Shrub beds shall be thoroughly watered in times of dry weather to field capacity. Any plants which die or fail to thrive shall be replaced.
Grass Areas (TURF) Grassed areas specified as turf, is to be cut at regular intervals and all cuttings removed from site. Wildflower seeded areas are to be cut twice annually in spring and late summer.
Seasonal Interest Schedule Early Summer Aconitum napellus ‘Spark’s Variety Aruncus dioicus ‘Horatio’ Aster tartaricus ‘Jindai’ Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ Geranium psilostemon Inula magnifica ‘Sonnenstrahl’ Molinia caerulea ‘Transparent’ Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’ Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Alba’ Thalictrum rochebrunianum Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’
Flowering
Foliage Interest
Structural Interest: Seedheads, stems, grass flowers
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Autumn
Late Autumn
Winter
Appendix Suitable Tree Species For Woodland Burial Sites
Oak (Sessile oak) - Quercus petraea Large, domed tree growing in woodlands or fields. Acorns produced in September, feed mice and voles when they fall. Timber traditionally used for building and charcoal, and its bark for leather-making due to its high tannin content. Oaks sustain a larger variety of insects and invertebrates (up to 500 different species) than any other tree. Yew - Taxus baccata Evergreen tree growing in woods. Bright red berries (poisonous to us but loved by birds) produced in August. Its orange/yellow wood was used traditionally for making longbows, and is prized by wood turners. Good dense cover for nesting birds. Alder - Alnus glutinosa Dark green, round leaves. Clusters of cone-like catkins stay throughout winter, and are eaten by finches. Its yellow wood was traditionally used to make clogs. Thrives near rivers or in damp woodland. Silver Birch - Betula pendula Small pointed leaves turning golden in autumn. Attractive, white papery bark. Traditionally coppiced in woodlands and used for making furniture, and its brushwood used to make horse jumps. WHITEBEAM (Sorbus aria) - Less well known than other tree types the whitebeam is related to the rowan, which is not suited to the local soil. Found widely in the area and growing to around 25m the whitebeam is recognisable by the white undersides of its leaves, especially in the spring, flowers in May and June and has red berries in the autumn. WILD CHERRY (Prunus avium) - This large tree will grow to 30m, preferring edge of wood situations, where its’ pink to white blossom is widely seen in April and May. The familiar fruit is particularly favoured by birds. HORNBEAM (Carpinus betulus) - This impressive tree will grow to around 30m but is often used for coppicing. Resembling the Hazel it has small beech like leaves and produces pendulous catkins. http://www.brocklands.co.uk/aboutbro/trees.html
CRAB APPLE (Malus sylvestris) - This familiar tree produces pink to white flowers in May and June followed by small hard fruits of yellowish-green flushed with red. It is a parent of the hybrid orchard apple. WILD PEAR (Pyrus communis) With large oval leaves and clusters of white blossom in April and with good autumn colour this is an attractive tree that prefers a slightly sheltered position.
Appendix Graphs showing Frequency and Habits of Memorial Tree Selection Reference - Clayden, A Dixon, K 2007 Woodland burial: Memorial arboretum versus natural native woodland?
Appendix Terms and Conditions for Lincoln Green Remembrance Park Burial Ground When any burial takes place at LGRP Natural Burial Ground, families are asked to read and sign our Cemetery Regulations, declaring that they agree to abide by them. These are our terms and conditions of use for the natural burial ground.
Company. Acoustic instruments may be played only when they will not disturb ceremonies or services.
The importance of these regulations is not simply about keeping the site tidy and peaceful. Our long term vision for the site as a natural resourse for the city is dependent on all visitors adhering to these conditions.
A body that has been embalmed, or otherwise treated with noxious and toxic chemicals, cannot be interred at the Site, except in exceptional circumstances (as determined by the Company).
Ecology, Conservation and Wildlife
Terms and Conditions
Cremated remains may only be scattered in designated areas of the site, so as not to cause negative effect on the soil quality, leading to unhealthy tree growth.
In the following document, the potential developer and/or owners of LGRP Natural Burial Ground are referred to as ‘the Company’, LGRP Natural Burial Ground is referred to as ‘the Site’.
In harmony with the aims of a natural burial ground, no monuments, vaults, statues, fencing, kerbs, railings, markers or memorials may be placed upon grave plots,
The following Regulations are in place in order to ensure that the Company is able to maintain its natural burial grounds in line with its aims and ethos
No trees, plants, bulbs or flowers may be sown or planted on the Site other than by the Company or with the Company’s permission.
All persons wishing to use the Site are asked to agree to the terms outlined below.
The Company will remove anything found on the Site without its permission that it deems inappropriate to the ethos and aims of a natural burial ground.
Access, Consideration and Care The Site is open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. Anyone visiting the Site must give due consideration, privacy and respect to any funeral or memorial ceremonies or services taking place at the time, of any religious or spiritual tradition. All visitors to the Site must comply with the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977, Article 10, Paragraph 6, and with the Criminal Damages Act 1971, Article 1, Section 1. (see Notes below) No litter may be left at the Site. The Company will not always provide litter bins for public use, expecting that visitors will take their litter home with them. Mobile telephones must be used with sensitivity and consideration to other visitors and the Site’s natural peace and tranquillity. Ball games are allowed in designated areas only. Amplified music is prohibited at times of funerals except with the express permission of the
Visitors must not unnecessarily disturb the wildlife. No shooting or hunting is permitted on the Site. Grave Plots for Coffins and Cremated Remains A grave plot is defined by the Company as an area on the Site provided for the purpose of interring a coffin or cremated remains. The size of a full standard grave plot has been defined as being 2 m by 3 m. Only one coffin interment is permitted per full grave plot. A full grave plot divides into six cremated remains plots in the meadow. Two cremated remains plots are available per full grave plot in the woodland areas. For the burial of a child, in the meadow half a full grave plot may be used. Only one child plot is available per full grave plot in the woodland areas. A child is defined as an individual of 12 years of age and under. When a grave plot is purchased from the Company, what is acquired is the Grant of the Right of Burial (Local Government Act 1972, Section 214(3)) in that site only. This right is held by the Licence Holder as stated on the Licence issued by the Company. Buying a plot does not confer ownership of the ground or
Appendix Terms and Conditions for Lincoln Green Remembrance Park Burial Ground - Continued
any other rights. The Licence only provides for the interment of the Licence Holder or any individual nominated by the Licence Holder. Licences are not transferable, except by agreement with the Company. Once interment has taken place, the Licence secures the right to undisturbed burial for a minimum of 100 years Any number of grave plots may be bought in advance. When plots are purchased in advance of need, there is a 30 day cooling-off period within which the Licence may be return and all monies refunded. After 30 days, all monies paid for plots purchased in advance are non-refundable. Where a plot is purchased in advance, the Licence is valid for a period of twenty (20) years. Once twenty years has elapsed, the Company will contact the Licence Holder to ask if the grave plot is still required. If it is, the Licence can be reissued. An administrative fee may be charged. If the plot has not been used after twenty years and the Licence Holder cannot be traced at the address last known to the Company, the Company will assume that the plot is no longer required. It is the responsibility of the Licence Holder to ensure that the Company has accurate contact details. This includes Licences where specific grave plots have been reserved. Monies already paid are not refundable. Where a plot is purchased in advance, full payment for the plot is due at the time of purchase. The fee for interment will be payable at the time of burial. For coffin burial, only standard size grave plots can be bought in advance. Plots for the interment of cremated remains may be bought singly or in any number. Only human remains may be interred at the Site. The burial of pets and other animals is not permitted. The scattering of pets’ ashes is not permitted. Allocation of Grave Plots The location of a grave plot may be chosen from those offered by the Company. A reasonable choice will be provided in line with the Company’s aim to ensure minimal disturbance to graves already used and the developing ecosystem of the park. The maximum coffin width for a standard plot is 30”, including handles and decoration. When purchasing in advance, it is possible to allocate whether a grave plot is to be in the meadow or woodland areas. However, it is not possible to choose specific grave plots until the time of interment, unless reserving a plot in the meadow beside a close relative. Where specific plot have been reserved, all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the plot can be
used at the time of need, but no guarantees can be made. The location of all graves is effectively marked by the Company using appropriate technology, with records being kept at the Company’s office, together with an offsite back-up. As the Company aims to make these markers sufficiently unobtrusive so as not to disturb the feel of the Site or interfere with landscape management, markers may not be obvious to visitors. Searches of the database of burials can be carried out by the Company where a reasonable request is made, and printed extracts may be purchased for an appropriate fee. Interments and Funerals In order to ensure a healthy ecosystem and in tune with its ethos of care for the environment, the Company encourages the use of fully biodegradable and environmentally-friendly coffins, with no use of varnishes and glues. These include coffins made of woven materials such as willow and bamboo, coffins made of softwood, recycled paper (papier maché) and recycled board. Shrouds, made of natural fibres, are also acceptable. All of these can be purchased through good funeral directors or through the Company. Cremated remains must be interred in biodegradable caskets or boxes, or poured directly into the grave plot. The plastic urn provided by most crematoria is not biodegradable and therefore cannot be interred. Tributes, Offerings and Memorials Flowers, offerings and other tributes may be placed on graves at the time of funeral or memorial services. These will be removed by the Company after five days (or when deemed appropriate by the Company) in order to ensure that any non-biodegradable matter is taken from the Site and natural ground cover is allowed to develop. Memorial that are not in keeping with the natural feel of the Site may be removed more quickly. Trees acquired as living memorials in the woodland area of the Site are guaranteed for ten years: if a tree dies during that period, it will be replaced. After that time, the woodland will begin to develop naturally, some trees growing more vigorously than others. For this reason, the Company encourages an understanding that the woodland as a whole is the lasting memorial.
Appendix Terms and Conditions for Lincoln Green Remembrance Park Burial Ground - Continued
The Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order, 1977 Article 10 - Grant of Burial Rights (6) No body shall be buried, or cremated human remains interred or scattered, in or over any grave or vault, in which an exclusive right of burial for the time being subsists except by, or with the consent in writing of, the owner of the right. This paragraph shall not extend to the body, or remains, of the persons who immediately before his death was the owner of the right; or any other person specified in the deed of grant or in an endorsement thereon made at the request of the owner for the time being of the right by the officer appointed for that purpose by the burial authority. Criminal Damages Act 1971, Article 1, Section 1 A person who without lawful excuse destroys or damages any property belonging to another intending to destroy or damage any such property or being reckless as to whether any such property would be destroyed or damaged shall be guilty of an offence.