A Blandford family have been left angry and upset after they say they were not told about rules at the cemetery’s new burial area which prevent them installing the grave their loved one had set her heart on.

Bridget Weston, 56, died on December 12 after a two- year battle with cancer. Both her parents – Tully Coll, who died in his 50s and was well known as a trainer at Blandford Football Club and Pat – who died two years ago – are buried in the older part of the cemetery. Their grave is bordered by kerbstones.

A short distance away Bridget had buried her son JJ, who died aged just 23. He also has a grave bordered by kerbstones. Bridget, who was lockdown year with her and describes Bridget as ‘my best friend’.

She said: “If we had been told about these rules we would never have buried her there. We would have had her cremated and put with her mum and dad, or her son. “This is so traumatic for her kids.”

“A friend of mine whose mum is buried there says she wasn’t told about these rules either. It’s easier for maintenance apparently. They find it hard to mow around kerbstones. But Bridget was very particular that she didn’t want anyone walking over her. She would be devastated. This is all wrong – we paid thousands for her funeral, so why couldn’t they tell us then?”

Blandford Town Council were approached for comment.

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