There are thousands of cemeteries in the UK with styles and sizes varying enormously.
Most people choose a particular cemetery because it is the closest to the home of their family. There may also be other family members buried there and even space waiting in a family grave.
As soon as you have decided on a burial, you can make provisional booking with your chosen cemetery.
You will first have to confirm that the member of the clergy or official who will conduct the service is available at the relevant time for the funeral to arrive at the cemetery gates or cemetery chapel.
There is a certain amount of information that will have to be supplied to the cemetery office such as the grave number if there is a grave in waiting. You will also need to provide the name and address of the person being buried as well as the name of telephone number of the funeral director or the person arranging the funeral who be required to pay the fees.
Additional information which can be supplied later includes the coffin or casket size, including the handles. The cemetery staff will also need to be told about the type of funeral you want, for example will you for straight to the grave or to the chapel first?
You will be asked the religion of the deceased and if appropriate, whether denomination plot is required. Knowing the religion helps the cemetery staff estimate the style and length of the service.
They may also make dry earth available to sprinkle on the coffin if required.
An official form has to be filled in which is the notice-of-burial. It is a binding contract and you will be liable to pay the fees even if the burial is cancelled or transferred to another cemetery.
