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Back to EpisodesFamily's Cemetery Tree Fight: Council's Root Issue
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Familys Grief Turned to Anger: Weeping Willow Tree Planted Near Graves
A Bonnyrigg family is outraged after Midlothian Council allowed a weeping willow tree to be planted just two feet from their loved ones graves in Cockpen Cemetery. The council granted verbal permission instead of the written consent required by their own website. After raising concerns through their local councillor, the tree was moved in March, but the family now fears aggressive roots may damage their plot and nearby graves. The council has moved the tree away from graves and is monitoring its growth, promising to remove it if roots become problematic. This incident underscores the need for stricter cemetery rules to prevent similar distress for grieving families.
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