Choosing a Grave Type

Do

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  After a burial, the only items allowed to be placed on the grave are fresh floral tributes.
• Temporary markers are supplied by NCC for the first interment only, these are to be placed at the head end of the grave and are to be removed when a permanent memorial has been fitted such as a headstone.
• Temporary mason’s markers, such as a cross or plaque, are permitted, provided they are supplied by a registered stonemason or Funeral Director. Prior to installation, a permit must be obtained which covers the marker for a period of two years from the burial date.
• Headstones, plaques, vases, or tablets may only be fitted through an application (permit) via an approved stonemason, details available from the Cemetery Office or online.
• Any items left on the grassed areas will be cleared and disposed of without notice.

Don't

• All DIY surrounds such as wood, brick, plastic, metal, and wire fences.
• All artificial grass / turf and flowers, stones, slate, chippings, wood chippings or gravel.
• No planting of any flora such as plants, shrubs, flowers, or trees.
• All other items, including lanterns, lights, any glass items, trinkets, wind chimes, vases, soft toys, flags etc. 

Do

• After a burial, the only items allowed to be placed on the grave are fresh floral tributes.
• Temporary mason’s markers are supplied by NCC for the first interment only, these are to be placed at the head end of the grave and are to be removed when a permanent memorial has been fitted such as a headstone.
• Temporary mason’s markers, such as a cross or plaque, are permitted, provided they are supplied by a registered stonemason or Funeral Director. Prior to installation, a permit must be obtained which covers the marker for a period of two years from the burial date.
• Headstones, kerb sets, cover stones, plaques, vases, tablets may only be fitted through an application (permit) via an approved stonemason, details available from the Cemetery office or online.
• Any items left on the grassed areas will be cleared and disposed of without notice.

Don't

• All DIY surrounds such as wood, brick, plastic, metal, and wire fences.
• All artificial grass / turf and flowers.
• Stones, slate, chippings, wood chippings or gravel.
• No planting of any flora such as plants, shrubs, flowers, or trees.
  All other items, including lanterns, lights, any glass items, trinkets, wind chimes, vases, soft toys, flags etc.

Green Burial

These burials take place in the meadowland at Highwood Cemetery. This meadowland is cut twice a year. A biodegradable coffin must be used and no embalming of the body can take place. Memorials and headstones are not permitted on the grave.

Woodland Burial

These burials take place in the areas where coppices or woodland areas are being created. As with Green burials, a biodegradable coffin must be used and no embalming of the body can take place. A tree will be planted next to the grave, but memorials and headstones are not permitted on the grave.

Interment of Cremated Remains

Cremated remains can be interred on a grave or in an underground niche. If a grave is to be used it can be a cremated remains grave, or the interment can take place in a grave already purchased and used for burials. A grave can hold approximately eight sets of cremated remains. An underground niche can be purchased and two sets of remains can be accommodated. With the underground niche, a black granite plaque with the first inscription and vase is included in the initial price.