COVID-19 GUIDANCE
The Parish Council received further guidance on April 8th from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) in accordance with the Local Government Association (LGA) and The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM). Closure policies have now been considered in greater detail by these organisations and advice is that Cemeteries in England without Crematoria may remain OPEN. Further information and guidance can be found at:
ICCM Frequently Asked Question
Burials have taken place in the Cemetery since 1879, following the closure of burials in the Churchyard by order of the Council on the 15th December 1879. The Cemetery and Garden of Rest is owned and run by Burton Joyce Parish Council. It is a beautiful, tranquil and very well maintained site. All enquiries regarding the Cemetery should be directed to the Parish Clerk.
Fees for Residents (2021-22)
Fees for Non-Residents (2021-22)
Interment Fee Still born child Nil Still born child £347
Child under 12 years Nil Child under 12 years £505
Person over 12 years £474 Person over 12 years £1896
Burial Plot Child under 12 years £342 Child under 12 years £1,368
Person over 12 years £393 Person over 12 years £1,572
Interment of Ashes
In reserved plot or grave (adult or child) £184 In reserved plot or grave (adult or child) £736
Casket Burial Plot Adult or child £179 Adult or child £716
Scattering of Ashes Either on a grave or in the Garden of Rest £56 Either on a grave or in the Garden of Rest £224
Memorials Headstone or Plaque £235 Headstone or Plaque £235
Vase £235 Vase £235
Inscription after 1st on headstone or plaque £87 Inscription after 1st on headstone or plaque £87
Inscription on garden of rest stone £87 + £56 admin fee + £4.60 per letter Inscription on garden of rest stone £87 + £56 admin fee + £5.60 per letter
Search fee Charge per hour (minimum 1 hour) £36 Charge per hour (minimum 1 hour) £36
Definition of Resident:
The Parish Council provides a cemetery primarily for the benefit of our residents, which means our fees and charges may be considerably higher for non-residents of Burton Joyce. For the purpose of the fees, a resident is defined as:
i) A resident of the village of Burton Joyce OR
ii) A former resident who left the village within 2 years prior to the date of death OR
iii) Had been a resident for 30 years and who left the village to live in a residential home, nursing home or other care facility.
Non Residents: Shall not be permitted to reserve plots and will not be accommodated in the cemetery unless they have pre-existing rights having purchased or reserved a plot or have close family (spouse/partner, parent, sibling, child) already interred in the cemetery.
