This document is issued when a person has purchased the rights to bury in a grave for a set number of years. The council retains the ownership of the land itself. The grant should be kept in a safe place as it may be required if the grave is to be re-opened or additional work to a memorial is required.
Staffordshire County Council Election
The Staffordshire County Council Election will be held on 1st May 2025. You need Photo ID to vote in a polling station. If you don't have any photo ID you can apply for a free ID at Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The deadline to apply is 5pm 23rd April.