Burial or grave details

Summary

 

The authority operates twenty cemeteries thoughout the Borough; the majority of the cemeteries were inherited as part of the 1974 Local Government reorganisation. There are approximately 650 burials carried out each year. Arrangements for a burial can be made either directly or through a Funeral Director. You can also pre-buy a grave in most of our 20 cemeteries.

 

Eligibility

 

This service is available to everyone.

 

Procedure

Your Funeral Director or staff at Bereavement Services will be able to offer you advice and guidance on any grave details you need or if you wish to search for a grave or purchase a grave.

Helplines

 

For further help and information, please contact us. You may choose any of the following methods:

 

By letter to the following address:

Bereavement Services, Barnsley Crematorium, Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley. S71 5EH

 

By E mail: Bereavementservices@barnsley.gov.uk

 

By Telephone: (01226) 206053

 

By Fax: (01226) 285449

By online Feedback Form: (please see associated link on the right hand side)

 

Charges/Fees

 

Please see file attachment on the right hand side for a list of fees and charges

 

Methods of payment available

 

Cheque (made payable to Barnsley MBC) or Cash - by post or by calling in the office.

 

Opening Times/Locations

 

Bereavement Services, based at Barnsley Crematorium, Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley opening times are:

8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Fridays

Locations of cemeteries maintained by the Local Authority can be found on the file attachment on the right hand side.

 

How the customer can help

If you wish to search for a grave you can call in the office with details of the deceased and date of death and try and find the grave yourself. The crematorium staff can search on your behalf if you cannot get into the office.

Application form references

 

No application form is needed for a grave search.

 

Leaflets

 

Bereavement Services Brochure

 

Distribution Points

 

The Bereavement Services brochure is available from our office (see opening times/locations).

 

Legislation

 

Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

If enough information is given at the time of enquiry, the grave search can be carried out straight away. If you do not have much information, especially the date of death the search could take longer, but we will respond within 5 working days.

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Bereavement Services Support Officer. Telephone: (01226) 206053

or Cemetery Supervisor. Telephone: (01226) 206053

 

Additional Notes

 

A room is available at the Crematorium Office for grave searches.

A computer is available in this room with all burial records and grave records for Thurnscoe, Great Houghton and Bolton Cemetery.

Other records are held in registers kept at the Crematorium Office.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q If I find the grave will someone show me where it is in the cemetery?

A Yes, staff will meet you in the cemetery and show you the exact grave location, but we do have maps available at the Crematorium Office with grave locations on and you may be able to find the grave yourself.

Q If I want to look in the grave records myself, do I need an appointment?

A No you do not need an appointment. But the service is only available during office hours.

 

Q If I do not understand the registers will there be someone to help and advise me?

A Please ring the bell to the office and one of the technical clerks can advise you where necessary.

 

Related Links:

• Bereavement Services On-line Feedback form

Last modified on 16/9/2008