Vera Jackson was devastated to learn that husband Frank could not be laid to rest in Hemsby cemetery as he was not classed a permanent resident.
The couple had lived at the Belle Aire chalet park in Beach Road for the last eight years, which is classed a holiday home by cemetery owners Hemsby Parish Council.
Korean War veteran Mr Jackson died aged 78 on December 23, but his funeral has been delayed for more than two weeks as a result of the dispute. His body is being kept at the Co-op undertakers in Caister as a result of the hold up.
The issue was discussed at a parish council meeting tonight after the British Korean Veterans Association intervened on Mrs Jackson’s behalf.
A relieved Mrs Jackson said: “Quite a lot of villagers were there to show their support and we have got Hemsby cemetery. I didn’t know most of the people there but they were all saying that Frank should be buried at Hemsby because the holiday homes are part of the community.”
If council members refused to change their mind then Mr Jackson would have had to be buried at Caister Cemetery, which is maintained by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.
A retired mechanic, Mr Jackson received 42pc burns to his arms and legs as an artillery gunner in Korea in 1952 and had expressed a wish not to be cremated. A metal rod had to be placed in his leg as a result of the injuries.
Mrs Jackson added: “I really thought the council were going to say no but everybody was against them and to be fair some of the councillors stood up and said we have to make this right.”
The grandfather of three moved permanently from Hertfordshire to Hemsby with his wife in 2003 after retiring through ill-health. The couple had previously enjoyed many holidays in the property they purchased 35 years ago.
