Mum urges cemetery clean-up

Bereaved mums have urged the council to clean up a cemetery, saying they only want a peaceful place to grieve for their children.

Clare Bremnar and Aileen Baird said the graveyard at Birkhill was littered with “rotting toys and plants”.

The parents have urged the council to maintain the land for “three or four years” but claim they have never received a reply.

Clare’s daughter Amy was born prematurely and died just three days later in 2003.

She chose Birkhill because of its peaceful atmosphere.

She said Dundee City Council told her a number of rules existed, which included not leaving toys lying around and restrictions on headstone sizes.

Clare, who now lives in Dunfermline, also lost two sons – Aiden and Cameron – and had their ashes scattered at Amy’s grave.

A Dundee City Council spokesperson said: “The council is reviewing its rules and regulations for cemeteries.

“We wrote to families late last year explaining that the council is planning environmental improvements to the baby area at Birkhill cemetery.

“This will include works to the footpath and the surrounding landscape.

“Our intention is to create a dedicated area around each lair for memorabilia.

“This is intended to reduce the risk of damage to items and help with ongoing maintenance of the cemetery.”