Burial Ground
The Council is responsible for the management, upkeep and allocation of the Parish Burial Ground.
This page provides information for both parishioners & non-parishioners about how to apply for an internment, memorial, rights of burial, cemetery fees and associated regulations.
St Breock Parish Council is a designated burial authority that exercises its powers and responsibilities for the proper management of the Burial Ground in accordance with the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977.
The Burial Ground is for both parishioners and non-parishioners and is managed with 2 distinct areas; one for standard burials and the other for the interment of cremated remains. The burial ground is maintained under lawns, memorial plaques are not permitted. Seating, fresh water and waste bins are provided.
A Parishioner is someone who is normally resident within the St Breock Parish boundary or had been normally resident within the Parish boundary within FIVE years of the date of death. Or has purchased the exclusive right to the grave space while a resident of St Breock Parish Or is the child of parents (or of one parent) who, at the time of interment, are Parishioners. No burial ground fees apply for children aged 16 years and under (including a stillborn child).
Burial Plots are allocated from the burial ground plan on a sequential basis. It is not possible to reserve a particular plot. Burial plots can be single or double depth. Permission to site a headstone on a burial plot will be given subject to it conforming to a simple design or style, which may incorporate provision for integral flower vases; additional flower vases placed directly on the burial plot are not permitted. The headstone must not exceed 2ft 6 inches by 3ft high and can contain appropriate inscriptions.
Cremated Remains Plots are allocated from the burial ground plan on a sequential basis. At the discretion of the burial authority, it may be possible to reserve a particular plot. Cremated remains plots are 24 inches by 24 inches and are single depth for up to 2 interments. Headstones are not permitted on cremated remains plots; however, permission to site a memorial tablet will be given subject to it being installed flush to the ground, not exceeding 15 inches by 12 inches in size and with appropriate inscriptions. Integral flower vases are not permitted.
Floral Tributes placed on a grave immediately following a burial will be allowed to remain until they have withered or normally up until a period of 14 days. The planting of bulbs, shrubs and bushes is not permitted.
Additional Adornments are not permitted in order to maintain the burial ground lawns. The burial authority reserves the right to remove inappropriate articles or materials from any grave, without notice. This includes glass pots, jars, bottles, vases or tins and such articles used to contain plants or flowers.
Unauthorised Memorials.
The burial authority will remove any unauthorised memorials, kerbs and railings, receptacles for flowers, horticultural decoration or ornaments which it considers unsuitable. The cost of removal of these items will be recovered from the holder of The Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial to that plot, in accordance with Article 14 of The Local Authorities Cemeteries Order.
Fees are shown on the following tables, they vary depending on whether the deceased is either a Parishioner or Non-Parishioner; they are payable in advance. The transfer of an exclusive right of burial where the rightful owner has made an application is £35 for both Parishioner and Non-Parishioner.
Liability Disclaimer for Mourners Carrying Coffins St Breock Parish Council does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals, who may participate in the carrying of coffins within St Breock Burial Ground.
Burial Ground Fees For Parishioners - Effective 1st November 2023
These fees include the Exclusive Right of Burial which will be issued at the time of purchase (either reservation or first interment)
- Purchase of a single or double depth plot – to include first interment of the body of a person - £280
- Subsequent second interment – of the body of a person in a double depth plot - £110
- Or a second interment - of cremated remains - £130
- Purchase of a plot solely for cremated remains – to include first interment of the cremated remains of a person (Gravespace) - £310
- Subsequent second interment of cremated remains - £130
Peter Pan - Children's Area
The Peter Pan area is only for the interment of a body of a still born child or a child exceeding one month but, not exceeding 12 years (single depth only) - No Charge
Memorial Fees For Parishioners - Effective 1st November 2023
Tablet memorials
Permission to site a cremated remains tablet - this fee will be applied to the first and second inscription to include laying of tablet - £125
Burial Ground Fees For Non-Parishioners - Effective 1st November 2023
These fees include the Exclusive Right of Burial which will be issued at the time of purchase (either reservation or first interment)
- Purchase of a single or double depth plot – to include first interment of the body of a person - £560
- Second interment – of the body of a person in a double depth plot - £220
- Or a second interment - of cremated remains - £260
- Purchase of a plot solely for cremated remains – to include first interment of the cremated remains of a person - £620
- Subsequent second interment of cremated remains – £260
Peter Pan - Children's Area
The Peter Pan area is only for the interment of a body of a still born child or a child exceeding one month but, not exceeding 12 years (single depth only) - No Charge
Memorial Fees For Non-Parishioners - Effective 1st November 2023
Tablet memorials
Permission to site a cremated remains tablet - this fee will be applied to the first and second inscription to include laying of tablet - £250