Burial

Summary

 

The authority operates twenty cemeteries throughout the Borough; the majority of the cemeteries were inherited as part of the 1974 Local Government reorganisation. There are approximately 650 burials carried out per annum and arrangements for a burial can be made either directly or through a Funeral Director.

 

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 arranging a burial.

 

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 email:
Bereavementservices@barnsley.gov.uk

By Telephone:
(01226) 206053

By Fax:
01226 285449

 

 

Charges/Fees

 

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Methods of Payment Available

 

Cheque or Cash, by post or by calling in the office.
Funeral directors can be billed.

 

Opening Times/Locations

 

Cemeteries maintained by the Local Authority can be found at:
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For further help and information, please contact us. You may choose any of the following methods:

By letter to the following address:
Barnsley Crematorium
Doncaster Road
Ardsley
Barnsley
S71 5EH

By email:
Bereavementservices@barnsley.gov.uk

By Telephone:
(01226) 206053

By Fax:
01226 285449

 

How the customer can help

 

You can help by providing the following: - Death Certificate of deceased, grave deeds, (if an existing grave, is to be used) or proof of next of kin (if they are available).

 

Application Form References

 

Application form for burial form 3 (PS5234)
Application for the purchase of Exclusive rights of burial, form 2 (PS951)

 

Leaflets

 

Bereavement Services Brochure.

 

Distribution Points

 

From your Funeral Director or from the Crematorium Office.

 

Legislation

 

To bury in an existing grave, this has to be authorised by the grave owner or if the grave owner is deceased, then the grave owner's next of kin. Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977.

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

At least 3 days notice required for a burial to take place

 

Out of Hours Procedure

 

A prompt and efficient answering service operates outside of normal office hours.
Tel 01226 206053. Please note Funeral Directors are available 24 hours.

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Bereavement Services Support Officer
01226 206053

OR

Cemetery Supervisor
01226 206053

 

Additional Notes

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

When can I put a headstone on my grave?
Cemetery regulations state that 6 months, must pass after burial to allow the ground to settle.  If a concrete raft is installed the headstones can be erected at anytime.

Can I have a kerb set around my grave?
This is only allowed on certain sections in certain cemeteries. Please contact Bereavement Services Staff to see if this is allowed. Tel 01226 206053.

Are Burials more expensive than Cremations?
If a new grave has to be purchased, then yes they are, if it is only a reopening of an existing grave then it can usually be a little bit more expensive.

How do I find out who owns an existing grave?

The Crematorium has all information on grave ownership. Please contact them on 01226 206053 for information on grave ownership within the Borough.

Can I bury in an existing grave without moving a headstone?

Due to the Health and Safety implications all graves that are to be dug, have to have their headstones removed.

How do I organise a new headstone?

A stonemason will help you with the purchasing of a headstone.