Cemeteries Policy - Burials
Hours of burials
Interments can take place between the following hours:
- Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm
- burials may also take place at weekends and on bank holidays subject to availability of staff and for which there will be an additional charge.
The appointed times for funerals must be strictly observed to prevent inconvenience to other funerals. Any funeral arriving at a time other than that appointed, must act under the council's directions. Late arrivals may incur additional charges and the funeral may have to be postponed or rearranged.
A burial can take place with or without a religious service. It is the responsibility of the bereaved family or the funeral director to arrange for a Minister or other person authorised to officiate at the burial.
There will be an overseeing council officer present at every funeral.
Notice of interment and Registrar's Certificate
A completed Notice of Interment and the registrar's or coroner's certificate must be received at least 2 working days before the day the burial is due to take place. The notice must be signed by the grave owner or their personal representative. The council will not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the details contained in the Notice of Interment.
The council will not accept verbal instructions.
Once this form has been accepted no alteration to the arrangements will be allowed apart from the time of the burial. In this case notice should be given to the council at least 24 hours before the time the burial is due to take place.