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Lanark Cemetery (1879)
Lanarkshire
Location & Directions
Hyndford Road Lanark
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Contact & Burial Authority
Burial groundLanark Cemetery (1879)
Site addressHyndford Road Lanark
Operator addressSouth Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Crematorium Sydes Brae Blantyre Scotland G72 0TL
County or regionLanarkshire
Managing authoritySouth Lanarkshire Council
Site typeBabies section.
Site statusSpace available
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Visiting, Burial Services & Facilities
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Site opening timesApril - September: 8.00am - 8.00pm November - February: 8.00am - 4.30pm March & October: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Office opening timesMonday - Thursday: 8.45am - 4.45pm Friday : 8.45am - 4.15pm Saturday : 9.00am - 12 noon
Burial choicesNew lairs are available for the interment of full burials and cremated remains. Unfortunately, at this time, lairs cannot be purchased for future use.
ParkingRoads in Cemetery provide adequate parking.
AccessibilityNo toilets available at Cemetery. Tarmac and ash paths run throughout Cemetery. Tarmac paths are in very poor condition and not suitable for disabled access. Oldest part of Cemetery is mostly grass.
Service timesNo designated time slots, each funeral is allocated 1 hour in the Cemetery. This time allows for the service and allows SLC staff to close lair.
Chapel seatingNo seating available at Cemetery. Wheelchairs can be provided by South Lanarkshire Council if requested.
RefreshmentsNo refreshments available at Cemetery.
Site size9.51 acres
Additional notesLanark cemetery has four distinct sections which have been developed over many years. The oldest section, St Kentigerns houses the ruins of the old church and is rumoured to be the marrying place of William Wallace, while St. Nicholas has a focal point of the covenanters memorial. St. leonards and St. catherines are the newest sections and can be found on either side of the Murray Chapel which was built in memory of the Murray family. There are lairs available for interments and records date back to 1880.
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Burial Fees & Memorial Permissions
Burial charges and memorial permit fees are different. Confirm current charges directly with the authority.
Published costs and feesLair purchase: £591.00 Adult Interment Fees: Mon - Fri £553.00 Sat £605.00 Public Hol £745.00 Child Interment Fees: Mon - Fri Free of Charge Sat Free of Charge Public Hol Free of Charge Adult Crem Remains Interment Mon - Fri £148.00 Sat £163.00 Public Hol £202.00 Child Crem Remains Interment: Mon - Fri Free of Charge Sat Free of Charge Public Hol Free of Charge Scattering of Ashes: £32.00 Foundation Fees: Cost varies depending on foundations required for headstone. Costs start from £112.92
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Cemetery Rules & Official Documents
Memorial servicesNot applicable.
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