Ulster Unionist councillor calls on NI Executive to relax rules to allow cemeteries to reopen

Ulster Unionist Councillor Trevor Wilson said he couldn't see why the cemeteries should not reopen providing there are limited numbers and social distancing.

The Cookstown politician said: "People get a lot of comfort from visiting the graves of their loved ones and I believe with proper management and social distancing this could be accommodated.

"However this is a matter for the Executive and their decision will be based on medical and health advise."

The regulations presently allow funerals to take place at cemetery with limited numbers in attendance.

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