Green Flag flying at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery 2024

Green Flag flying at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery.

A record number of parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag.

Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy today revealed the 291 sites that have received the internationally renowned Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award.

The flag will be flying at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery in recognition of its environmental efforts, excellent visitor facilities, and community involvement.

Opened in 1889 by the then Barry & Urban District Council, Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery was created to address a severe shortage of burial space in the rapidly expanding town. The first burial came on the 24th October 1889 when William Marra, an 18 year old sailor was laid to rest. He had arrived aboard the S.S Doris, berthed at Barry Dock.

Now in its third decade, the Green Flag Award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world.

In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy. Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy said:
“We’re thrilled to see 92 green spaces in Wales achieving the prestigious Green Flag status,
which is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of staff and volunteers.

“Quality green spaces play a vital role in the physical and mental well-being of people across
Wales, and to be recognised as among the best in the world is a huge achievement –
Congratulations!”

A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website www.keepwalestidy.cymru