The plaques, displayed on stones in gardens at the site were stolen overnight on Tuesday.
Overdale, which is adjacent to Heaton Cemetery is owned and operated by Bolton CouncilThe plaques, displayed on stones in gardens at Overdale Crematorium in Bolton, were stolen overnight on Tuesday.
Overdale, which is adjacent to Heaton Cemetery is owned and operated by Bolton Council. Greater Manchester Police has been informed.The plaques were stolen from the site overnight on Tuesday, and follows a similar incident last year Council officers said they believed the thieves might try to sell the plaques to scrap metal merchants.
The authority said tighter rules meant that this was now more difficult, as anyone supplying scrap to a merchant must provide photo ID and a bank account, as payment in cash is illegal. In addition, the plaques are made of gunmetal, which is worth considerably less than brass and other metals, according to theCouncillor Richard Silvester, executive member for environment, said: "This kind of cruel theft beggars belief and I want to extend my sincere sympathy to anyone affected."I urge anyone who notices that the plaque for their loved one is missing to get in touch with the crematorium and we will help to get it replaced.
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