Cemetery closure

That happen here in Bristol in the last lockdown, through the wisdom (?!) of our unpopular mayor, even though the cemeteries were not meant to be shut. I don't know who complained but I understand he was instructed he could not do this and they were then opened.
It is my birthday during this coming week, and I always visit my parents' grave on or around then to take over some flowers for them and fully intend to do that this year, even if I have to climb over the wall to get in!

During the last lock down I asked why the local cemetery was closed and was told it was because people were using it for exercise and disturbing funerals and those tending graves. This time the cemetery is open - at the moment!

I was in our local cemetery this morning and was pleased to find it open - but last lockdown it was closed and I couldn't understand why. It seems very unreasonable.

They've done the same here, can't understand why. The parks etc are open so why close the cemetery, makes no sense

Sorry Belinda but the gentleman is correct, bacteria and viruses can remain on books and papers. That is why when I had measles and scarlet fever all comics and books were burned and everything else was fumigated.
I would not be borrowing a book from a library and reading it right away, like all post in our house it would be left for a minimum of 24 hours.

Madness. And total lack of logic.

My pet peeve is closing the libraries. My currant deathlist has, at the top, the smug, know it all, needs a punch in the face git who works at our local library.

The first time I went in after they reopened I commented (not even to him but to another staff member) that I knew they were just doing as they were told but that to my knowledge (which is extensive) never had a plague been started by a piece of paper...

...at which point this eejit chipped in with a smug grin and said "You'd be surprised."

I literally had to bite my tongue. I managed to get out "Surprised? I'd be absolutely gobsmacked.." Before I turned my back. Does he think because I'm old I'm also stupid?

And if you are wondering - I have qualifications in history so I know what I'm talking about.

Perhaps they are worried about social distancing if lots of people decide to visit the cemetery this weekend, but it strikes me as a very odd thing to do.

It's very sad Willow that your local cemetery is currently closed. Seems an odd thing to do especially at this particular time of remembrance. I took a long and lovely walk in our city's main cemetery this morning and was moved, as always, to see the war graves marked with poppy crosses. It made me very emotional.
There were a few folk around, tending graves which was lovely to see. The trees are all turning colour & it was a most pleasant if sombre hour.
I do think it's a bit unreasonable for yr council to close your cemetery, so yes, write & tell them how you feel & ask why they feel it's necessary to keep people out at this poignant time.

Why on earth would they do that Willow73 Talk about being over zealous, I do often wonder if town councillors get power crazed. Hope you get a positive response to your letter.

By the way I have written a strong complaint to my local council and if anyone else finds their cemetery closed I suggest they do the same.

That definitely makes no sense!
Surely a cemetery is kind of like a park ?

It certainly has Willow 73