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Find information about purchasing grave spaces, burials, and memorials in Richmond, Wensley and Grinton and Reeth cemeteries.
We look after three active cemeteries in the Richmondshire area.
Richmond
Reeth Road Cemetery
Richmond
DL10 4HG
Grinton
Grinton
Richmond
DL11 6HL
Wensley
Low Lane
Wensley
Leyburn
Dl8 4HX
You can purchase grave spaces, burials and memorials in advance in these active cemeteries by making an application. Commemorative trees can also be planted at Richmond Cemetery.
For further information and advice, please contact us.
You can find more information about our plot fees here.
We maintain 14 closed cemeteries in the Richmondshire area:
Active or open cemeteries have spaces available, and they can be purchased by getting in touch with us.
When a cemetery is full if may be officially closed under the Burial Act of 1853. These cemeteries are still open to the public to view and enjoy, but purchasing space is not allowed.
We don't hold the records for these cemeteries. For further information about cemetery records please contact the local parish council.
If you require any assistance, please contact us.
We have a chapel available at Richmond cemetery should you wish to hold a small service.
For further information, please contact us.
Our Richmondshire cemeteries are open 24 hours. Take care in the dark or in adverse weather conditions, and please respect the grounds at all times.
You can find a full list of bereavement service fees in the Richmondshire area here. You can also download a copy of the bereavement service costs for the Richmondshire area (pdf / 100 KB).
You can find answers to common questions about burial, graves, and cremation on the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management website.