Municipal Funerals

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council does not currently operate a Municipal funeral service.

For those who do not wish to purchase grave space, burial in a public or common grave may be an option, but please note that it is not possible to place a memorial on this type of grave and that unrelated persons may also be buried in that grave.

If the person responsible for arranging a funeral is in receipt of any of the following benefits:

Income Support
Job Seekers Allowance (income based)
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Benefit
Disabled Persons Tax Credit
Working Families Tax Credit

they may be entitled to a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund.

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