Bereavement Services
Introduction
Parks and Recreation Services through its Bereavement Services section manage 6 cemeteries and 1 woodland burial ground. These are located at:
- Barrowford Cemetery (which contains the woodland burial area)
- Colne Cemetery
- Earby Cemetery (also known as Wheatlands Cemetery)
- Ghyll Cemetery, Barnoldswick
- Nelson Cemetery
- Salterforth Cemetery
In addition we also maintain 10 closed burial grounds and various war memorials throughout the Borough.
Bereavement Services
Within the municipal cemeteries, Parks and Recreation Services through its Bereavement Services section are responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the sites as well as the interment of the deceased. There are also facilities at each cemetery for commemorating loved ones who wished to be cremated. Details of the facilities can be obtained directly from Bereavement Services.
We have skilled and highly trained staff who dedicate their time to ensuring all cemeteries and closed churchyards are maintained to the highest standards within the allocated budgets, and that all interments are conducted with the utmost respect and dignity. Special requests can normally be accommodated providing sufficient notice is received by Bereavement Services.
Memorial Safety
Within the team is a Memorial Safety Inspector who makes regular inspections in all cemeteries and closed churchyards to ensure memorials are safe in accordance with the Code of Working Practice. If necessary action is taken to ensure safety is maintained.
Memorialisation
Memorialisation within the cemeteries is not restricted to headstones or other permitted items on graves spaces. There is also the opportunity to purchase memorial trees and memorial benches for each of the six cemeteries. In addition if desired, trees and benches can also be placed within all our parks (subject to conditions). Please contact us directly for more information.
Grave Searches
We also offer historical grave searches within our 6 cemeteries and hope to have this service offered as a direct on-line facility in the near future. At present please contact the Bereavement Services Section directly for search requests.
You can request a search online, or call using the contact details further down this page. The records are kept at our Fleet Street Office and can be viewed by the public by appointment.
Our Cemeteries
We aim to make our cemeteries peaceful and tranquil places to visit and remember your loved ones. We have carefully placed seating in each cemetery to enable visitors to sit and contemplate. We have also ensured there are sufficient water supplies and waste baskets to help maintain the gravesides of your nearest and dearest. Our services are offered to all members of the community and wherever possible we try to meet everyone's individual requirements.
British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons
Pendle Borough Council are members of BRAMM - British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons and only Accredited Memorial Firms with registered 'fixers' are able to conduct work within our Cemeteries therefore ensuring work is completed to the highest standard.
In order to ensure you are contacting an accredited firm please go to the BRAMM web site.
Fees and Charges & Regulations
Historic interest in our Cemeteries
- Joseph Halstead Memorial - Colne Cemetery
- Wallace Hartley Memorial - Colne Cemetery
- Derwentwater tragedy girls - Nelson Cemetery
For more information on Death and Bereavement
Contact Us:
Parks and Recreation Services
Fleet Street Depot
Fleet Street
Nelson Lancs BB9 7YQ
Telephone: 01282 661593 / 661586
Fax: 01282 661610
Email: cemeteries@pendle.gov.uk
Office opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
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