Bereavement Services

Both Registration and Bereavement Services are based at the Register Office in Balaclava Street, Stockton-on-Tees. Together, our friendly, dedicated team offers a wide range of services and ceremonies for the major life events.

We are committed to easing the burden upon bereaved families and endeavour to meet their needs and wishes wherever we are able.

The Bereavement Services Section operates the burial service for cemeteries at Durham Road, Oxbridge Lane, Thornaby, Billingham and Egglescliffe. We are also able to provide advice, information and guidance on a range of issues relating to burials, cemeteries, funerals and many other related issues.

Office opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

The Register Office pages of this website also contain information that you may find useful; click on the link in the 'Related Content' section of this page to visit them.

Additional Resources

Assessing the environmental impact of a funeral

Leaflet - funeral environmental impact query in Adobe PDF format 531 KB

Can I be buried in my back garden?

Leaflet - garden burial query in Adobe PDF format 596 KB

Choosing a Memorial

Leaflet - Choosing a Memorial

Choosing a Memorial Leaflet in Adobe PDF format 109 KB

Types of Grave

Leaflet outlining different types of grave available

Types of Grave leaflet in Adobe PDF format 52 KB

If you have problems accessing the Adobe PDF downloads then click here for help