Families upset as council covers gravestones with stickers.

As one walks through the peaceful grounds of a cemetery in Scotland, they may notice something out of the ordinary - gravestones covered in bright, attention-grabbing stickers. These stickers, however, are not there for decoration or to commemorate the deceased. They are actually health and safety warnings, plastered on the gravestones by the council.

The notices can be found all across Glasgow, and they state that certain headstones do not meet safety standards and may pose a danger. This has caused quite a stir among the relatives of the deceased, who are understandably outraged by the council's actions. They see it as disrespectful and morally wrong to deface their loved ones' resting places.

One such relative is Sami Tollett, who was shocked to find a sticker on her father's grave in Riddrie Park Cemetery. She expressed her disgust, saying "It's actually sad to see. It used to be a lovely place, well kept and maintained, but now it's an eyesore." She also added that the stickers covering the headstones only make the situation worse.

Gillian Sooter, who was visiting Lambhill Cemetery, shared a similar sentiment. She was upset to see the stickers covering up the names of the deceased, saying "It looks terrible to think your loved ones are lying here and on their stones are a big white sticker." It was clear that the council's actions were causing distress and anger among those who came to pay their respects.

The reason behind the council's decision to put up these warnings is a tragic incident that occurred in 2015. Eight-year-old Ciaran Williamson lost his life when a headstone fell on him in Craigton graveyard. An inquiry into his death revealed that there were 900 other unsafe headstones in the cemetery at the time. Since then, the council has been inspecting cemeteries annually to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again.

The council uses a "topple test" to check the stability of headstones. If they are deemed unstable and loose, the council will take necessary actions to ensure public safety. However, they also understand that this may upset families who have not been aware of the poor condition of their loved ones' memorials.

In a statement, the council clarified that the responsibility of maintaining and repairing headstones lies with the owners. However, as time passes and owners pass away, it becomes challenging to identify someone to take on that responsibility. The council has found that these notices have been an effective way to reach out to families and help them connect with stonemasons who can make the necessary repairs.

While the council's intentions may be good, the way they have gone about it has caused a lot of distress and anger among the relatives of the deceased. It is a difficult situation, but the council hopes that by taking these measures, they can prevent any more tragedies from occurring in the future.

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