I ACCUSE Blackburn Cemetery bosses of an act of vandalism on my late husband's memorial headstone.

I understand the reasons why a survey must be taken but they are being over-zealous in their actions.

I estimate that 80% of the cremation plots have notices slapped on them. These are not old graves and gravestones but date from about 1989.

After further investigation I have discovered the testing method used.

Firstly, the stone is lightly pushed by hand to see if it wobbles then, if it doesn't, a "topple tester" is used to exert 35kg pressure.

That machine loosened the marble base from the concrete plinth it is based on but even if it was pushed it couldn't tilt sufficiently to fall backwards as there is only a 10in gap behind.

It wouldn't fall forwards either unless someone was very determined that it should so where is the danger?

Lastly, where am I and others like me supposed to find £300 for repairs and what happens if I can't? Do I sit in a cold house this winter to find the funds?

EILEEN EASTHAM (by email)