A sub-committee has been formed to investigate the poor state of some of the headstones of family  graves. The sub-committee consists of Peter, Malen, Matt and Charlie.  Much information has already been received from the Council. 

We have been advised of two headstones  requiring attention. We are to visit the Victor Harbor Cemetery shortly and look at all graves. The  graves at the Tabernacle Cemetery are beyond repair.

Additional information

Grave Subsidence

The excavation of a grave, or any other reasonable size hole, results in the loosening of the excavated material. When soil is replaced into a grave, it will inevitably contain more air pockets than the compacted soil before excavation. Over time, a backfilled grave will 'sink' as the air pockets escape and the soil settles; this is absolutely natural and practically unavoidable, especially in wet weather. 

The amount and frequency of grave sinkage depends upon numerous factors, including:  Nature of the backfilled soil  Nature of the surrounding ground  Depth of excavation  Amount of rain, or rainwater runoff  Groundwater levels Ground subsidence is more likely after an extreme rainfall events or excessive rainfall over a prolonged period of time. 

Burial and Cremation Regulations 2014

18 Nov 2021 — Burial and Cremation Regulations 2014—15.2.2023. Contents. 2. Published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002. 34.