Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Burials and Cemeteries Service

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The types of graves currently available in our cemeteries are: lawn grave, traditional kerb grave, baby/infant and children's grave and cremated remains remembrance gardens. Each of these has different memorials and restrictions.

There are five different types of graves in our cemeteries. All five are very different from each other in terms of cost and type of memorial.

For all purchased graves, leases are granted for a period of 75 years with the option to extend the lease for five-year periods at a time.

Whoever takes out the grave lease is registered as the owner of the grave. This person then has complete control over who is subsequently buried in the grave. All other members of the family should be made aware of, and accept, this. Otherwise problems could arise if, for example, there is a disagreement in the family at a later date.

We strongly advise that you visit your chosen cemetery to see the different types of graves and memorials and benefit from the advice available from our trained staff.

For further information:

Address: Burials and Cemeteries, Telford & Wrekin Council, Civic Offices, PO Box 59, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4WZ
Telephone: 01952 382325
Fax: 01952 382327
Email: Burials Officer
Hours of Business: Monday to Friday - 9am-5.30pm


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Please note - Some documents published before 1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact numbers.
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For up to date contact numbers please refer to the Guide to Council Services.