The Local Authorities' Cemeteries Order 1977

Layout, repair and access

4.—(1) A burial authority may enclose, lay out and embellish a cemetery in such manner as they think fit, and from time to time improve it, and shall keep the cemetery in good order and repair, together with all buildings, walls and fences thereon and other buildings provided for use therewith.

Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring any action in relation to any chapel provided as mentioned in article 6(1)(b).

(2) Schedule 1 shall have effect with respect to the provision of access to cemeteries.