Council opts not to ban public grave digs

A bylaw to prohibit grieving families, neighbours or friends from digging burial plots has been axed by Cork County Council.

Council opts not to ban public grave digs

In areas such as West Cork, it is an age-old tradition for those close to the deceased to open up a grave for the burial.

However, draft bylaws last year from Cork County Council threatened to prohibit the goodwill act.

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