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Why does Waltham Forest maintain churchyards / closed burial grounds?

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Why does Waltham Forest maintain churchyards / closed burial grounds?

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The Council has no choice in this and is obliged to do so under the Local Government Act 1972 (S215) and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Order 1974. No additional resources are made available when a churchyard is closed and the Council becomes responsible for its maintenance.