Buying a grave

Grave deeds for 99 years can be pre-purchased in most of the Council's 20 cemeteries within the Borough.

 

Eligibility

 

This service is available to everyone.

 

Procedure

 

Bereavement Services staff will offer advice and guidance on arranging pre purchased graves. A pre-purchase form has to be filled in. These are available at the crematorium office. Whoever signs the paperwork will purchase the grave deed and therefore the grave will be in that person's name.

 

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. Funeral Directors can be billed.

 

Opening Times/Locations

 

The Crematorium Office is based at the Crematorium, Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley on the A635 road. It is open:

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

 

How the customer can help

 

Whoever signs the paperwork, will purchase the grave and the grave will be in that persons name. Please be sure who's name you will want on the grave papers.

 

Application form references

Exclusive rights of burial form 2, (PS951)

Leaflets

 

Bereavement Services Brochure

 

Distribution Points

 

From your funeral director or from the crematorium office (see opening times/locations).

 

Legislation

 

The Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

5 working days.

 

Out of Hours Procedure

 

A prompt and efficient answering service operates outside of normal office hours. Telephone: (01226) 206053. Please note funeral directors are available 24 hours.

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Bereavement Services Support Officer: (01226) 206053

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q Can I purchase a deed for a grave that will take 3 bodies?

A Yes. Standard purchase of a grave is for 2 bodies, however, where ground conditions permit, extra depth can be dug at the time of purchase this must be stated. There is an extra charge for the extra depth.

Q Can I pick the location of my grave?

A If you want a grave near another family member, we will try and accommodate this where possible. Some of our sections are for different denominations and so if, for example, you want the Catholic area or Church of England Area this can be accommodated also. Please contact our Technical Clerk for advice on which cemeteries have these different sections available.

Q Can I pre-buy a cremation plot deed in the cemetery?

A Cremation plot deeds are available to buy, which will take two sets of cremated remains. These are available in all of our cemeteries.

 

Related Links:

• On-line feedback form

Last modified on 16/9/2008