Burial or Cremation

Every parishioner who lives in a village or town has the right to be buried in their local parish churchyard if in current use, regardless of religious denomination and faith.   Burials occurring in other Parish Churchyards are at the discretion and special permission of local incumbents/Church Councils.   There are however no such exclusions when it comes to Council & Public Cemeteries;  anyone who wishes to be buried in any public Cemetery, can do so ~ although, there may be an extra charge if you do not live in the same parish as the Cemetery.

It is worth noting that graves must be left at least six months to allow the ground to settle before a Memorial Headstone may be placed (unless ashes only are being interred). 

Natural Burial Sites are becoming more popular and are by nature more environmentally friendly.  In Norfolk we have two such sites: Colney Wood Burial Park in Norwich and Bluebell Wood in Hainford Near Norwich.  For more information click the link below or go to our 'Resources' page

Cremation being the most popular choice of funeral with all Crematoria in Norfolk offering a Webcast Service, where services can be streamed and watched live and for upto 28 days later.  Unique login and password will provided for all who wish to watch the service.

All Crematoria also have screens, where static photo and or visual tributes can be viewed for a more interactive service. 

Please ask for more information

With beliefs and attitudes ever changing Direct Cremation is becoming ever more in demand. This is a cremation without any Ceremony at a Crematorium, and is for those who would prefer a no fuss funeral or committal. 

This is also a option for those wishing to have a service elsewhere for example at a Church, our Gathering Room here at Weasenham or any other venue, but would rather not attend a cremation service either afterwards or prior the service or Celebration of Life.

Please ask for more information