Information Leaflets

Application Forms

Samples of application forms available to view or print.

Guiding Principles for Burial and Cremation Services

The fundamental guidelines governing cemetery and crematorium services.

Environmental Issues

General guidelines given nationally in the Charter for the Bereaved

Grounds Maintenance

Describes the frequency of grasscutting etc when maintaining our cemeteries

Grievance Procedures

Describes the process to follow if you feel that we have not provided a satisfactory service

Information on using a Funeral Director

General guidelines given nationally in the Charter for the Bereaved

Information on Embalming

General guidelines given nationally in the Charter for the Bereaved.

Regulated Social Fund

Guidance on assistance with funeral costs.

Regulations

City's Cemeteries and Crematorium Regulations.

Cemeteries

Grave Choices -

There are several types of grave available in our Cemeteries. You should be aware of all your options before choosing a grave.

Grave Enclosures:-

Guidance on the requirements for the installation of a kerbed surround to a grave

Cremated Remains Graves -

Graves specifically for the interment of cremated remains have been provided in some of our cemeteries

Extract from Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977

This is a direct extract from the law relating to the Exclusive Right of Burial in a grave which sets out your rights and responsibilities. laco77.doc

Cemetery Memorial Design -

Describes our requirements to ensure that the memorials in our cemeteries are safe for visitors

Locating a Grave

Finding a grave within a cemetery can be difficult unless you are aware of the layout of the cemetery and the grave numbering system .

Cemetery Maps

A simple ward plan showing the layout of the wards in each of our cemeteries, for use with the 'Locating a Grave' leaflet.

Burial on Private Land

Guidelines on carrying out a burial on land other than a recognised burial ground.

Independent Burial

It is possible to carry out a funeral without employing a funeral director. The leaflet describes the process if you should wish to consider this option.

Crematorium

Code of Cremation Practice

Issued by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities

Questions People ask about Cremation

Common questions compiled by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities

Crematorium memorials

Describes your options when choosing an 'after cremation memorial '

Floral Tributes

Describes the procedure for the display of flowers

Independent Cremation

It is possible to carry out a funeral without employing a funeral director. The leaflet describes the process if you should wish to consider this option.

Coffin design

Requirements for cremation coffins.