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Sunderland City Council
Civic Centre
Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR2 7DN

Tel. (0191) 520 5555
Calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes

We will:

i) Provide an effective and professional burial service in compliance with the relevant Law and Codes of Practice

ii) Cater for all religious and individual preferences

iii) Maintain the grounds to the highest standards possible within available resources 

iv) Provide a choice of grave types in all of our cemeteries

Lawn Section graves:- 

  • Adult Grave ( Purchased)
  • Adult Grave (Un-Purchased)

Non-Lawn Section graves:-

  • Adult Grave (Purchased)
  • Adult Grave (Un-Purchased)
  • Babies/Infants Graves
  • Cremated Remains Graves

    
v) Maintain the level of a grave following a recent interment and restore the grave to an acceptable standard within 6 months of the interment taking place by provision of turf or grass seed as appropriate 

vi) Remove litter and sweep paths regularly 

vii) Control the installation of memorials and monitor their condition to ensure that they do not present a danger to visitors 

viii) Uphold the Cemeteries Regulations with regard to enclosures and adornments on Lawn Section Graves.

ix)  Provide access to the Cemeteries every day of the year 

x)  Provide comprehensive information on all aspects of funerals and bereavement 

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last updated 19/12/06