Cemetery Access

Motor Vehicles

Motor vehicles are restricted from entering the cemetery other than for the purposes of funerals, in connection with the erection and maintenance of memorials, or carrying out associated work. On-street parking in the area of the cemeteries is extremely limited and members of the public visiting the cemeteries are requested to park with consideration for nearby residents.

New Cemetery Access

Vehicular access to the New Cemetery (Berry Lane / Helland Road) is available from the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) and 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (Friday). Pedestrian and wheelchair access is maintained at all times.

Old Cemetery Access

Access to the Old Cemetery (Cross Lane) and the Garden of Remembrance can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Estates Manager on 07801 894444 during office hours. Pedestrian and wheelchair access is maintained at all times.

St Lawrence’s Church Garden Access

Access to the Garden of Remembrance at St Lawrence’s Church can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Estates Manager on 07801 894444 during office hours. Disabled and pedestrian access available at all times.

Notice of Works

No work will take place on Saturdays, Sundays or any bank or public holidays, except by prior agreement with the Council. Notice of Works can only take place during the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) and 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (Friday).

The Council reserves the right to make closures as may be necessary for repairs, or in the interests of public safety, at any time. Monumental Masons are requested to suspend work for the duration of a funeral.