Managing a burial ground can seem daunting when you're new to the role.
This basic course provides a practical introduction to burial ground management, covering the legal framework, administration, records and day-to-day responsibilities. Whether you are a new clerk or a councillor serving on a cemetery committee, this course will help you understand the essentials and avoid common pitfalls.
Course Outline
Burial law
Record keeping
Exclusive right of burial
Legal transfers
Cemetery fees
Cemetery rules
Children's Funeral Fund for England
Grave digging
Memorials
Closed churchyards
Forward planning
Dealing with the public
Where to find more information
👥 Who Should Attend
The course is tailored to the needs of Clerks, some of whom are part time employees, that rely on funeral directors and grave diggers not in the direct control of the authority. It does not include detailed testing of memorials.
📅 Course Details
Date: 13 October 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00
Location: Online
💷 Cost
£46 +VAT Members
£92 +VAT Non Members