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Advise from the War Memorials Trust on when to remove wreaths:
"As with many other practices involving war memorials, there are no rules which state when wreaths should be removed from a memorial. Therefore, this is something which needs to be decided by the owner or custodian of the memorial following consultation with the local community. The Trust recommends that a policy is put in place by the custodian which details when the wreaths will be removed so that everyone is aware of when this will take place, and to ensure consistency in the future.
Some people may be upset by wreaths being removed what they consider prematurely, whereas others may be concerned that wreaths have been left for too long. If wreaths are left in place for a long time they can begin to deteriorate which can lead to the memorial appearing as though it is not looked after and this can cause distress. Furthermore, wreaths which are left directly on the stone for prolonged periods, particularly in wet weather, can cause staining on the stone from either the wreaths themselves or from any metal ties in them, which can be difficult to remove.
The Trust recommends that the person or organisation that has responsibility for removing the wreaths from the memorial undertakes consultation with the local community and any other interested parties, such as veterans’ organisations, to agree an appropriate timeframe to remove wreaths. Once this has been agreed it should be publicised in a suitable public place such as the council’s website, a village notice board or on the order of service for the ceremony."
Perhaps our Town council could set a fixed date for removal in future to end this continued bitterness?
Personally I think following the example set at the Cenotaph.