A REMINDER has been issued that no vehicles are allowed in cemeteries other than those connected with a funeral.

Copeland council is reminding visitors that no vehicles are allowed in the cemetery other than those connected with a funeral and must not be driven at a speed exceeding five miles per hour.

This applies to cemeteries at Whitehaven, Hensingham, Millom, Nether Wasdale and Beckermet.

The call comes after vehicles damages grass areas near graves at Hensingham and Whitehaven cemeteries.

Sue Pringle, Copeland Council’s bereavement services development manager, said: “It is extremely upsetting for families to see tyre marks and damage in the area of their loved one’s grave; especially at Christmastime when the number of visits tends to increase.

“The paths within our cemeteries are unsuitable for a high volume of vehicles, and damage like this can result from their improper use."