Community Conversations: Shaping the Burial Strategy for Dumfries and Galloway

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking the input of the local community to help develop a burial strategy for the region.

Recognizing the sensitivity of the topic, the council invites residents to attend in-person and online sessions to share their thoughts and shape the future of burial services in the area.

This inclusive consultation aims to gather diverse perspectives to ensure the strategy meets the needs and expectations of the community.

Community Conversations: The council has organized a series of discussion and drop-in sessions across various locations in Dumfries and Galloway. These face-to-face sessions will feature presentations and discussions, followed by an opportunity to learn more and complete a survey.

Additionally, online sessions are available for those unable to attend in person. The details of the sessions are as follows:

Online Sessions:

• Thursday, 22 June, 7pm – 8.30pm
• Wednesday, 28 June, 7pm – 8.30pm

To register for the online sessions, please email [email protected].

Discussion and Drop-In Sessions:

1. Kirkconnel
   • Date: Monday, 19 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Kirkconnel Miners’ Memorial Centre, 1 Needle Street, Kirkconnel DG4 6ND
2. Newton Stewart
   • Date: Monday, 19 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Newton Stewart McMillan Hall, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart DG8 6EQ
3. Annan
   • Date: Tuesday, 20 June
   • Time: 3pm – 6pm
   • Venue: Victoria Hall Complex, Downie’s Wynd, Annan DG12 6EE
4. Dumfries (Georgetown)
   • Date: Tuesday, 20 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Georgetown Library, Gilbrae Road, Dumfries DG1 4EJ
5. Gretna
   • Date: Wednesday, 21 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Richard Greenhow Centre, Central Avenue, Gretna DG16 5AQ
6. Stranraer
   • Date: Wednesday, 21 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Stranraer Library, North Strand Street, Stranraer DG9 7LD
7. Moffat
   • Date: Thursday, 22 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Moffat Town Hall, High Street, Moffat DG10 9HF
8. Dalbeattie
   • Date: Monday, 26 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Dalbeattie Town Hall, High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AD
9. Kirkcudbright
   • Date: Tuesday, 27 June
   • Time: 2pm – 5pm
   • Venue: Kirkcudbright Bowling Club, Church Place, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AF
10. Dumfries (Lochthorn)
    • Date: Tuesday, 27 June
    • Time: 2pm – 5pm
    • Venue: Lochthorn Library, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1UF
11. Dumfries (The Bridge)
    • Date: Wednesday, 28 June
    • Time: 2pm – 5pm
    • Venue: The Bridge, Glasgow Road, Dumfries DG2 9AW
12. Castle Douglas
    • Date: Thursday, 29 June
    • Time: 2pm – 5pm
    • Venue: Castle Douglas Town Hall, 5 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DE

For further information: For any inquiries or additional information, please contact the council at [email protected] or call 030 33 33 3000.