Cemeteries

Burials

The cemeteries at Eastwood and Kimberley are currently the only two that have a Garden of Remembrance, in which families are able to scatter cremated remains (ashes).

All new interments take place in the cemeteries lawn section. In such areas the planting of flowers, shrubs etc. around graves is not permitted, but flowers and wreaths are, so long as they are placed immediately in front of the memorial or marker. Anything outside this area will be relocated.

For a new burial interment, the Council provide a temporary grave marker, which will remain until the memorial is provided, at which point it is removed. All floral tributes will be removed 14 days from the date of interment in summer and 21 days in winter – sooner if they have significantly deteriorated or died.

The pre-purchase of graves was discontinued several years ago and, in order to maximise space and ensure equal and fair interment rights are maintained, there is a policy of only using the next grave in line for each new interment, It is not possible to select the location of a grave, unless it is where two or more sections are in use at any one time and any of the ‘next in line’ graves available may be selected.

All the cemeteries have separate areas for the burial of cremated remains, although existing ‘full’ graves may be used for either the interment or scattering of cremated remains.

Beeston cemetery is the only cemetery within Broxtowe which has a Chapel that can be used for the funeral service prior to an interment. The chapel seats approximately 60 people and has electrical points to enable a portable music player to be used, you can also hold a service at Bramcote Crematorium in either of the two Chapels can be booked out for Chapel Hire only, which offers numerous service times, with improved facilities and parking.

Should you wish to view the cemetery or crematorium chapels prior to booking, please contact the cemeteries office on 0115 9173338 or 0115 9173630 to arrange an appointment.

War Graves

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all Service Memorials that are located in the Council’s cemeteries.

Any damaged or poorly maintained memorials can be reported to Bereavement Services or directly to the CWGC.

Closed Church Yards

Broxtowe Borough Council is currently responsible for the grounds maintenance of 10 closed churchyards across the district:

• St. James Church, Brinsley.
• St. Mary’s Church, Eastwood.
• St. Mary’s Church, Greasley.
• St. Helens Church, Trowell.
• Holy Trinity Church, Kimberley.
• St. Johns Church, Beeston.
• St. Helens Church, Stapleford.
• St. Michael’s Church, Bramcote.
• All Saints Church, Strelley Village.
• Cossall Church Yard, Cossall