24.10.24

Thornhill Cemetery has been named ‘Cemetery of the Year' for a record fourth time.

The cemetery previously won the ‘Gold Award' in the large cemetery category of this prestigious national competition, run by the Memorial Awareness Board, in 2016, 2020 and 2021.

The awards, which were presented earlier this month at the ‘Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management Learning Convention and Exhibition,' reflect the high standards of maintenance at the site and the quality and choice of services offered to the bereaved.

Cardiff Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for Bereavement Services, Cllr Norma Mackie, said: "The team at Thornhill Cemetery pride themselves on providing a high quality, friendly, reliable and professional service and being named ‘Cemetery of the Year' is fantastic recognition for their work."

Philip Potts of the Memorial Awareness Board said:"The awards are an excellent opportunity to reward hard-working staff and demonstrate the central role cemeteries and church yards can play in the community. They provide places of peaceful contemplation and beauty,as well as their historical, social and ecological importance.

"The team at Cardiff Council performed exceptionally throughout the extensive judging period which is focused on Industry Standards, Good Practice and Freedom of Choice."

The Cemetery of the Year Award is supported and endorsed by leading industry Associations, including theInstitute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM),the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA), the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), and the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM).