Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Grave options

There are different types of graves available within our cemeteries; however, not all types are available in every cemetery.

We respect the individual needs and choice of each family and, wherever possible, we will endeavour to meet their wishes.

If you would like information on the types of grave available in a particular cemetery ar have any questions about the different types of grave please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. 

Traditional graves

These graves are suitable for the burial of three adults. A single memorial may be placed on the grave and up to one quarter of the grave may be planted with suitable shrubs, plants or flowers, or personalised by placing a small number of non-fragile items. You may buy the Exclusive Right of Burial for either 50 years or 100 years.

Lawn graves

This type of grave is suitable for two adult interments, although permission may be given for the burial of a baby or infant before the two adults. A single memorial is permitted on this type of grave and up to one quarter of the grave is available for planting with suitable shrubs, plants or flowers, or for personalising with a small number of non-fragile items. The remainder of the grave space will be maintained as a lawn and no plants or other items must be placed in this area.  You may buy the Exclusive Right of Burial for either 50 years or 100 years.

Cremated remains gardens

Graves within our Cremated Remains Gardens are suitable for the interment of two sets of cremated remains. A small memorial may be placed on the memorial beam at the head of the grave and up to a quarter of the grave may be personalised by planting suitable shrubs, plants and flowers or by placing a small number of non-fragile personal items. The remainder of the grave space will be maintained as a lawn. You may buy the Exclusive Right of Burial for a period of 25 years.

Babies burial gardens

With the exception of Egglescliffe Cemetery, an area has been set aside in our cemeteries for the burial of neonatal, stillborn and infants up to the age of one month. These graves are suitable for one burial only. As with the Cremated Remains Gardens, a single memorial is permitted, and up to a quarter of the grave space is available for personalisation by planting suitable shrubs, plants or flowers or by placing a small number of non-fragile personal items.