Welcome to the Cemeteries section of Biggleswade Town Council. We are committed to providing respectful, well-maintained spaces for remembrance and reflection. This page offers guidance on cemetery services, burial arrangements, memorials, and access to essential documents.
📍 Cemetery Locations
Biggleswade Town Council manages two cemeteries:
- Drove Road Cemetery (closed for new burials and ashes interments)
- Stratton Way Cemetery
Both sites are maintained to a high standard and offer burial and memorial options.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm
- Friday 10am to 2pm
⚰️ Burial & Cremation Services
We offer:
- Full burials
- Interment of ashes
- Exclusive Rights of Burial
For details on eligibility, procedures, and fees, please refer to the documents below.
💳 Fees & Charges
All cemetery-related fees are outlined in the current Burial Fees
It details the fees for purchasing a burial or cremation plot, the costs associated with interment. Payment will need to be made by cheque for this service (cheques to be made payable to Biggleswade Town Council (BTC). A card payment facility is available in the office.
You can also apply online to purchase a burial plot here.
📄 Forms & Applications
To apply for burial services or memorial installation, please use the following forms:
Online Application and Payment for a Burial or Cremation Interment
Cheques will need to be made payable to Biggleswade Town Council.
Biggleswade Town Council does not prepare plots for interments. The preparation of plots for an interment will need to be organised by the funeral directors.
🪦 Information for Memorial Masons
Please click here to apply for a memorial permit and to make online payment.
An application will need to be completed by a Memorial Mason and approved by the Town Council by way of a permit number before the memorial works can be undertaken.
📄 Exclusive Rights of Burial
Only the owner of the exclusive rights of a burial plot can authorise a burial/ashes interment. Furthermore, only the owner of the exclusive rights of a burial plot can authorise any memorial works.
If the owner of a burial plot is deceased, then the exclusive rights of the plot will need to be transferred before any interment or memorial works can take place.
To transfer the exclusive rights of a burial plot, please contact BTC, either by email at enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk or by telephone on 01767 313134.
The owner(s) of the burial or cremation plot are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the memorial.
📍 Locate a Burial Plot
If you are searching for a loved one’s burial location, please contact the Town Council office. We are happy to assist with plot identification and records.
Please contact us either by email at enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk or by telephone on 01767 313134 if you wish to locate the burial plot of a relative.
📞 Contact Us
For enquiries or support, please contact:
Biggleswade Town Council
📧 Email: enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk
📞 Phone: 01767 313134
