The East Riding of Yorkshire Council maintain many churchyards and cemeteries.
View the list and locations of all the cemeteries and churchyards maintained by the council using the find your nearest cemetery page.
When a churchyard becomes full and there is no space for further burials, the church council declares the churchyard closed for burial following an order of closure from the Ministry of Justice. The responsibility of maintenance is then offered to the parish council.
If they decline the offer, it is then passed to the local authority, in this case East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
We aim to keep the grass cut, maintain floral areas, and keep paths and walkways tidy. We try to uphold the highest standards.
If you think we have fallen short of the standard you expect, or if you discover vandalism or desecration at one of our cemeteries, please let us know by completing the cemeteries maintenance form (opens in new window) or by contacting the customer service centre on (01482) 393939 who will put you through to the appropriate team who will do their best to put things right.
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All of the council's cemeteries can be found on the find your nearest cemetery page.
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Council cemeteries are open 365 days a year.
In summer, they are open:
Mondays to Fridays - 8am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 7pm
Bank holidays - 9am to 7pm
In winter, cemeteries open at the same times, but close at 4pm.
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No, the crematoria in the East Riding are both privately run, and not associated with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Information on the contact details for the crematorium can be found on the burial and cremation page.
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The following pdf document provides current cemetery charges in the East Riding.
Cemetery charges (pdf 82kb opens in new window)
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The following pdf document provides advice on how to arrange a burial.
Advice on how to arrange a burial (pdf 227kb opens in new window)
If you are making arrangements through a funeral director, they will take care of everything.
If you are making arrangements yourself, please contact the Cemeteries Administration office for advice using the contact details on the right.
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If you would like a particular grave, you will need to contact the cemeteries administration office to find out which spaces are available. You can do this online by completing the pre-purchase of grave form (opens in new window). Otherwise, you will be issued the next grave in sequence.
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A plaque can only be ordered for a purchased Garden of Rest plot, and only the deed holder for a plot can order a plaque. Please complete the online memorial plaque request form (opens in new window).
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The placement of a headstone or alterations to an existing headstone in an East Riding of Yorkshire Council cemetery can only be carried out by a mason who is accredited by National Association of Memorial Masons (list of local memorial masons).
The mason will submit a permit for work application which can only be authorised by the deed holder for the grave/plot.
The regulations regarding dimensions of a headstone, etc. can be found in the relevant cemetery users' handbook below.
Anlaby Cemetery Handbook (pdf 881kb opens in new window)
Beverley Cemetery Handbook (pdf 489kb opens in new window)
Bridlington Cemetery Handbook (pdf 517kb opens in new window)
Cottingham Cemetery Handbook (pdf 496kb opens in new window)
Driffield Cemetery Handbook (pdf 34kb opens in new window)
Hessle Cemetery Handbook (pdf 34kb opens in new window)
Top of page The rules and regulations of for the cemeteries differ slightly depending on what burial areas are available at each site. Please click below on the handbook for the cemetery about which you are inquiring:
Anlaby Cemetery Handbook (pdf 881kb opens in new window)
Beverley Cemetery Handbook (pdf 489kb opens in new window)
Bridlington Cemetery Handbook (pdf 517kb opens in new window)
Cottingham Cemetery Handbook (pdf 496kb opens in new window)
Driffield Cemetery Handbook (pdf 34kb opens in new window)
Hessle Cemetery Handbook (pdf 34kb opens in new window)
Top of page Following a number of fatal accidents involving large headstones and children in cemeteries outside the East Riding, we have reviewed the way in which we manage the memorials within our cemeteries.
We have carried out safety inspections of all headstones, adhering to an inspection regime promoted by the National Association of Memorial Masons. As a result of these inspections a small number of the larger headstones have been laid down within the grave space and others have been staked for safety reasons.
If you find that the headstone on your plot has been laid down or staked or you require any further information please complete the online cemeteries headstone enquiry form (opens in new window).
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If you want to find details of a burial plot in any one of our cemeteries, please complete the request for burial plot details form (opens in new window).
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