Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

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        "title": "Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable",
        "description": "The council is seeking to appoint a consultant with strong and demonstrable experience of developing new cemetery land for future burial needs. Dunstable Town Council (DTC) is looking to appoint a consultant who can assist with delivering the following objectives associated with a new Dunstable cemetery: * To provide adequate burial space for Dunstable the next 50+ years. * To incorporate traditional burial methods and consider options for green and alternative burials. * To incorporate traditional, new and sustainable memorialisation options. * To ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all faiths and communities. * To incorporate green infrastructure and biodiversity. * To create a peaceful, respectful, and well-maintained environment. * To comply with all burial legislation and other legal, environmental, and planning regulations. * To enable efficient management of the site by cemetery and grounds staff. * To use part of the land as 'meanwhile' allotment land. The Council is issuing this tender document to attract potential tenderers to bid for the consultancy work to support the development process from inception through to completion.",
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