Burial and Cemetery Services
Upper Tumble Public Cemetery – Overview and applications for burial
The Council continues to receive plaudits for the standard of appearance and maintenance of the Cemetery and the Council takes the management of the cemetery (including health and safety) very seriously. Reduced internment fees for local residents are now in place in order to ensure that there is fair play for our local rate payers and next of KIN. Please click on the links below for an application form for burial at the Upper Tumble Public Cemetery or alternatively contact the Clerk to the Council.
Application for Burial Forms - Upper Tumble Public Cemetery (including cemetery regulations)
To view the burial charges, please click on the link below:
Upper Tumble Public Cemetery - Charges 2011-2012 Disclaimer notice - click here
PUBLIC NOTICES WITH REGARDS THE CEMETERY (please scroll down)
September 2011 - important notice for grave owners/NEXT of KIN
The Council is currently updating its records in terms of the ownership of all graves in the Cemetery and as such we would be grateful if the owners/ next of KIN of all graves could contact us asap so that we can update our records accordingly.
Upper Tumble Public Cemetery - new opening hours of main gate, from May 2011 onwards
The opening hours of the main gates will be 8.45am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 11.30am on Saturday mornings. On special occasions (eg mother’s day) the cemetery gates will be open all weekend. Please note that the car park adjacent to the Cemetery is available for use in addition to the above hours so that persons can access the Cemetery by foot when the main gates are closed.
Public Notice - May 2010 - Click here for more information
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Recent and proposed Investment in Upper Tumble Public Cemetery
Landscaping Strategy 2007
The commissioning of a landscaping consultant by the Council has resulted in the production of a landscape enhancement strategy for the Upper Tumble Public Cemetery. The Council has delivered the first stages of the strategy in terms of installing a new shelter at the Cemetery which will house persons at the cemetery during adverse weather conditions. View the landscaping strategy here Landscaping Strategy 2007.
Pride in our Cemetery Project 2009-2011
During recent years a series of issues have emerged that have resulted in the need for the adoption of a long term management strategy for the Cemetery. These issues include:
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The need to extend the Garden or Remembrance (cremated remains section) due to the fact that capacity will be reached within 5 years.
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Drainage issues – general surface water issues in the Cemetery
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Landscaping works and boundary treatments
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Disability access
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Topographical challenges
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Introduction of attractive frontage onto the main road
The Council’s Finance Committee resolved in September 2008 to approve the Pride in Our Cemetery Project as the priority capital project for the Council for 2009-2011. The Council is therefore committed to the delivery of this project and as such finance is already being set aside and a capital programme is being formulated. Cemetery Development and Management Services have now been appointed by the Council to oversee the development of this £100,000 scheme. You can view some of the emerging designs here: