Lewes cemetery runs out of space

Lewes cemetery in East Sussex has reportedly run out of burial space according to BBC Sussex.

Lewes council told the BBC that existing bookings will continue but there will be no new full burials.

In a statement the council said that it was a “really difficult decision” to make but one “being repeated up and down the country”.

Other locations in the area are being actively looked at to replace Lewes cemetery. The council stated that there was availability at cemeteries in Seaford, Newhaven, Brighton and Eastbourne.

As well as this the ashes space within the Garden of Rest at Lewes is still available.

Lewes District Council said in a statement to BBC Sussex: “We know this news will upset some local families and we understand those feelings. It is important to make absolutely clear that all the existing commitments to families will be honoured.”