Crematorium and City Cemetery updates
Coronavirus Restrictions
This guidance has been updated to reflect changes in the new Government response to living with coronavirus (COVID-19) announced on the 21 February 2022.
There will no longer be restrictions on the numbers of mourners attending funerals, social distancing rules will no longer apply and face coverings will no longer be required by law.
However, the Government still recommends wearing face masks in busy or crowded areas:
- Crematorium staff will continue to wear face coverings for your protection
- Test and Trace information is no longer required by law however a QR code will be available in the Crematorium car park for scanning should you still wish to check in
- Hand sanitising stations will also continue to be available
- Webcasts will no longer be free of charge
Book of Remembrance Opening Hours
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 4.00pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Public Holidays | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
Crematorium Office Opening Hours
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
Garden of Remembrance Burials
Witnessed burials in the Garden of Remembrance will still be available once a day at 12.00pm until further notice. Please contact the office to book a burial.
We will continue to update our website should the Government provide any further guidelines.
Visiting Graves in the Cemeteries
As per the guidance you can visit a burial ground (cemetery), to pay respects to a member of their household, a family member or friend.
Further Information
Please continue to follow Government guidance and stay safe.