| Arranging a funeral yourself: There is no legal reason why you cannot arrange a funeral yourself without the assistance, or partial assistance, from an undertaker. | Green burials: ‘Green’ or environmentally friendly burials make use of a biodegradable coffin or shroud and a living memorial by means of a tree, shrub or rosebush. There are limited areas available at both cemeteries that can accommodate this type of interment. |
| Babies’ graves: All children and babies are now given individual graves in the separate sections available at both cemeteries. They can, of course, also be buried in family graves if you prefer. Please note: Until the late 1980s stillborn babies were often buried in unmarked common graves. If you would like to find a baby’s grave please contact the Cemetery Registrar on 01284 757068, who will be pleased to help you. | Traditional burials: This is the type of funeral/burial service we are all most familiar with. The coffin is usually made of wood and is interred in an earthen grave which is later marked by a stone memorial. Arrangements are generally made through a firm of funeral directors, who will provide everything from a simple low cost funeral, to whatever you want, including a horse drawn hearse. |
