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Burials and cremations

Overview

Cheshire West and Chester Council runs five cemeteries and the crematorium at Chester.

Price information

Details of fees charged for burials and cremation can be found in the document below.

Cemetery rules and regulations

To help make sure the cemeteries and crematorium are safe, dignified and respectful places we have cemetery and crematorium rules. If you are thinking of purchasing a grave at one of our cemeteries please read the rules. They set out your responsibilities and also explain what will be accepted in the cemetery (including the permitted sizes of graves and memorials).

Casket burials

We will accept casket burials in certain circumstances. More information on casket burials is provided in the document below.

Remembering a loved one

A memorial provides a way for family and friends to commemorate and to publicly acknowledge a person’s life. We have a range of products available which can be ordered online.

Order a commemorative item for a loved one

Further information

General enquiry

If you require more information or have a general enquiry please get in touch

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