Burials

We can usually carry out a funeral within six days of booking with us. Before a burial can happen, a Coroner must issue an Order for Burial or a Registrar must issue a Certificate for Burial or Cremation. There are no legal restrictions on the type of coffin used. You can bury your loved one in whatever clothing you choose.

There are seven municipal cemeteries in North Tyneside. New graves are available in all except Church Bank Cemetery.

We dig new graves to take three full interments. Unless religious reasons or ground conditions prevent this.

We assign a grave for each burial as required or they can be pre-purchased. Most cemeteries have sections designated for:

• Church of England
• Roman Catholic
• general burials

A few cemeteries also have Jewish and Muslim Sections.

Woodland burials are available within Earsdon Cemetery. Trees surround the woodland section on three sides with pastureland beyond. We excavate graves to take two full burials. The fee includes a small sandstone plaque and the first inscription. There are trees planted in the vicinity but not on each grave. We ask families to only plant spring bulbs or scatter wildflower seed. This is to maintain the natural area.

There are two meadow sections within Whitley Bay Cemetery. Here we manage the grass so that wild flowers can bloom and the area remains free of memorials. Small metal pegs which contain a grave reference identify graves. Some of our cemeteries have small areas set aside for baby graves. These graves are half the size of the normal adult graves. There is room for two burials of ashes at a later date if families wish to consider this option.

Many cemeteries also have ashes plots. These can accommodate four to six burials of cremated remains. Depending upon the size of the caskets used.

Fees and charges

*During permitted hours