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Clitheroe Woodland Cemetery
Lancashire
Location & Directions
Waddington Road Clitheroe Lancashire
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Contact & Burial Authority
Burial groundClitheroe Woodland Cemetery
Site addressWaddington Road Clitheroe Lancashire
Operator addressCemetery and Grounds Maintenance Officer Ribble Valley Borough Council Council Offices Church Walk Clitheroe BB7 2RA
County or regionLancashire
Managing authorityRibble Valley Borough Council
Site statusSpace available
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Visiting, Burial Services & Facilities
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Site opening timesThe cemetery is open every day from 7.30 am until 30 mins after sunset or 10 pm whichever is the soonest.
Office opening timesThe office is open Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.00pm
Burial choicesWoodland burial and woodland ashes glade
ParkingThere are two small car parking areas within the site.
AccessibilityThere is wheelchair access throughout the main cemetery and toilet facilities
Public transportThe cemetery is 5 minutes walk from Clitheroe train station and is on a local bus route. Please ring Clitheroe Bus and Rail Interchange on 01200 429832 for service times
Service timesServices can be between 9am and 3pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am and 2pm on a Friday. There is a surcharge for Saturday morning services.
Chapel seatingThere are lots of seating areas throughout Clitheroe Cemetery
Site size10.67 acres
Additional notesWoodland burial offers a natural form of burial and provides important environmental benefits as well as giving a true sense of creating life from death. In recognition of public concern for environmental matters we are now able to offer this alternative to traditional practices of burial and cremation. Woodland Burial is a burial site on which mixed broad-leafed woodland is planted and where graves remain forever in the natural setting of a woodland. Eventually, as the woodland begins to mature it becomes a haven for wildlife and wild flowers. This is a return to nature in the true sense and will create a haven of peace and tranquility. The woodland graves are located on the north west perimeter of Waddington Road Cemetery, adjacent to the existing private woodland of Boy Bank Wood, overlooking the River Ribble and within sight of Pendle Hill. The site is enclosed by a fence and a traditional Lancashire hedgerow and accessed by a kissing gate. The site is recorded on a plan and each grave numbered by a permanent marker on the grave space. This will enable the grave to be located, if necessary, when the woodland matures. Unfortunately each grave will only accept a single burial. This is because to return after a period of time to open a grave for a double burial would damage the maturing woodland. Part of the new woodland burial area is designated as a woodland ashes glade. This means that ashes can be interred in this area either in biodegradable boxes or poured directly into the ground. The cost of this service will be the normal ashes fee. The interments within the woodland ashes glade will not be recorded on a plan, as this will be a reusable and sustainable area. However, an entry will be made in the Register of Burials on the day of interment which will record the personal details of the deceased. Before you decide on the woodland burial option please give careful consideration to what it involves and be sure that it is what you want. The most difficult time of all in which to make decisions is immediately after a bereavement. Emotions can be in such a turmoil that it is difficult to make sound judgement. Woodland burial is not for those who wish to visit a neat and tidy grave and place floral tributes. It is for people who wish to become part of a natural growing process after their death ? nature will take care of the grave. Woodland burial provides conditions for nature conservation to flourish and is a return to nature in the true sense. It is for people who love wildlife and want to create a woodland for future generations to enjoy and love.
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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 feesPlease ring Judith Paliga on 01200 414478 for our current fees and charges. Fees for burial rights and interments are double for non-residents of Ribble Valley
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