Cemetery and Burials

The Town Council has service responsibility for West Road Cemetery and maintenance of St. Johns and All Saints closed churchyards.

If you have any queries regarding West Road Cemetery please contact Shildon Town Council on Tel:01388 772563

West Road Cemetery, Shildon – Winter Opening Times

October-March 2022

Monday    –    Thursday           08.00 am to  3.45 pm

Friday                                          08.00 am to  3.15 pm

Saturday & Sunday                 09.00 am to  4.00 pm

Please note NO Pedestrian access outside of these times.

Cemetery Fees & Charges from 1ST April 2021

INTERMENT                                                                                     £
Child not exceeding 16 years                                                   No Charge
5 ft Grave (Exclusive rights of burial)                                         265.20
5 ft Grave (Previously purchased)                                                214.20
7 ft Grave (Exclusive rights of burial)                                         408.00
7 ft Grave (Previously purchased)                                                357.00
Cremated Remains (Exclusive Rights of Burial)                         80.10
Cremated Remains (Previously Purchased)                                 53.00

Saturday + 50%

Outside Parish Area                                                                        Double

ADVANCE PURCHASE
Purchase Grave Space                                                                      159.10
Purchase Ashes Plot                                                                           53.00
Outside Parish                                                                                   Double
MONUMENTS                                                                                     25.50

FEES FOR SEARCHES, COPIES & EXTRACTS FROM OFFICIAL RECORDS
Search Fee                                                                                               2.00