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The Woolwich Cemetery was opened in 1856 and enlarged
in 1886, and its two portions are 12.73 and 19.67 acres
respectively. The Plumstead Cemetery was opened in 1890
and its area is 30.43 acres. At the end of 1927, the Cemeteries
Committee had under consideration the necessity for providing
additional burial accommodation in the parish of Eltham, and
on their recommendation the Council adopted the Burials
Acts, 1852-1900 for that parish, a condition precedent to the
provision of a Cemetery. At the end of 1928 no suitable
site had been found, but the matter was receiving the attention
of the Committee.
Exhumations. During the year five exhumations under
Home Office licences were made in local graveyards. Where
such a licence is granted the Medical Officer of Health is
notified by the Home Office in order that the necessary
action in the interest of public health may be taken. At
each exhumation a Sanitary Inspector was present.
In Table No. 31 which follows, is shewn the number of
interments in the different graveyards in the Borough. The
information regarding the interments at the Cemeteries is
given through the courtesy of the Town Clerk and, in the
case of Eltham, through that of the Vicar of Eltham.