Peterhead cemetery expansion plans are welcomed
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MP David Duguid has welcomed plans to extend Peterhead’s Grange Cemetery following a shortage of space for new burials in the town.
The Banff and Buchan MP praised Aberdeenshire Council for taking action after the local authority revealed they had purchased land for phase 1 of its expansion.
The council aim to complete all phases of the expansion by March 2023.
It comes as the final phase of expanding Cruden Bay next to the village church has now been completed, with just the concrete foundation strips still to be formed.
The MP said the expansions at Peterhead and Cruden Bay will ease concerns of any burial space shortages in both communities.
“Local burial grounds are incredibly important places, with most people wishing to be buried in the village or town they call home," he said.
“I know Aberdeenshire Council has been working to address the shortage across the region and I commend them for this.
“The expansions at both Peterhead and Cruden Bay will provide much-needed burial lairs for the local community for decades to come.
“It’s critical for my constituents across Banff and Buchan that we have adequate burial space and I’m delighted the council has taken steps to ensure this is the case.”
