Rights Of Burial
The Borough of Poole has four cemeteries and being the burial authority, is the owner of the cemetery land. As such, the council can grant to any person the exclusive right of burial in a grave for a set period of years. Unfortunately, it is not possible to pre-purchase a grave space for exclusive right of burial in Poole.
What is the Exclusive Right of Burial
The exclusive right of burial is the legal right for the owner to determine who shall be interred in the grave. The right is for a set period of years (maximum 100 years) as defined on the Certificate of Grant from the date of purchase. On expiry of that right, the owner can arrange to renew the burial right for a further term of years, subject to any terms and conditions at the time of renewal.
Certificate of Grant of Right of Burial
The Borough of Poole keeps a record of all graves purchased in its cemeteries. In addition, the owner will be issued with a Certificate of Grant of Right of Burial, which must be kept by the owner for reference should the grave have to be re-opened or a memorial is to be erected. The Certificate will show the owner's name, the section and the grave number, the term of years and the date of issue.
If you wish to discuss purchasing an exclusive right of burial, please contact the Superintendent Registrar.
Cemetery opening times
May - August 9am - 8pm
September - April 9am - 4pm
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