Redstone Cemetery

The Natural Burial Area was introduced in 2010 to increase the choice of burial options at Redstone Cemetery. A selection of trees have been planted within the section that will offer year round interest together with a variety of wildflowers that will attract wildlife. Unlike other sections of the cemetery the grass will not be mown during the summer months.

Memorials

In contrast to the other sections of the cemetery there will be no headstones, instead a simple oak plaque will be provided to mark the grave with the name of the deceased. Floral tributes from the funeral will be allowed on the grave however once these have been removed only the wooden plaque and wildflowers will be permitted.

Choice of burial plots

It will be possible to have more than one burial in each grave, but as the graves will be used in sequence it will not be possible to purchase them in advance.

Burial rights

Burial rights to all graves at Redstone Cemetery are sold for a period of 50 years. It is possible to extend the lease period to 100 years.

Coffins and shrouds

For interment in our Natural Burial Area we encourage and welcome the use of environmentally friendly coffins and natural materials.

Embalming

In line with the Code of Conduct for members of The Association of Natural Burial Grounds we will only accept embalmed bodies for burial in exceptional circumstances such as repatriation. In all other cases no embalming of the body is allowed.

Chapel

The Cemetery Chapel is available to people of all faiths for funeral or memorial services. The chapel seats 75 and is equipped with an organ and music facilities for both CD and tape. There is also pushchair/wheelchair access.

Cemetery opening times and location

The cemetery is open to the public every day of the year from 7.30am with pedestrian access available until dusk.

The cemetery is closed to vehicles after 4.30pm on weekdays but remains open until dusk at the weekends and Public Holidays.

Find the Redstone Cemetery on Google Maps.

Contact us

For all enquiries and appointments, please contact the Cemetery Officer on 01737 276 000, Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm. An answerphone is available if your call cannot be answered personally.

Alternatively, you may send an email to cemeteries@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or write to the Cemetery Officer, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH.

Please be aware that the Cemetery Officer is often with families and may not be at the cemetery or able to answer the phone.

Please make an appointment should you wish to meet with them at the cemetery