A spate of fatal accidents across the UK, involving cemetery headstones, has led to The Association of Burial Authorities urging nationwide safety checks by independent experts.
Yeovil Town Council has announced that checks of memorials and similar structures are imminent at Yeovil Cemetery.
Ruth Kendall, chairman of the Yeovil Crematorium and Cemetery Committee, commented: "The work needs to be done in the interest of public safety. Although most memorials are stable and quite safe, there are others that are starting to deteriorate and we need to take steps to secure them to prevent any accidents."
The intention is to contact the registered owners of the memorials affected to explain why work is carried out. Those found to be in immediate danger of toppling will, if possible, be secured.
If that is not possible, they will be laid down in a considerate manner. The town council pointed out that owners of headstones are responsible for their maintenance and urged owners to make sure they are well maintained in order not to pose a danger to the public.
The inspection is likely to take "several weeks". The Bath and Wells Diocese have been informed and have given its consent for work to be carried out in the consecrated part of the cemetery.
Those wishing more information are welcome to call cemetery manager Alan Tawse on 01935 382 424.