{"id":1530,"date":"2025-02-28T11:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/?page_id=1530"},"modified":"2026-03-21T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:34:31","slug":"purchasing-a-cemetery-plot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/purchasing-a-cemetery-plot\/","title":{"rendered":"Cemetery – Purchasing a Cemetery Plot"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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aria-labelledby=\"page-title\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <h1 id=\"page-title\">Purchasing a Cemetery Plot<\/h1>\r\n <p>\r\n Guidance on purchasing a cemetery plot at Chilton Cemetery, including ownership,\r\n transfer of ownership and burial rights.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <main class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"layout\">\r\n <div>\r\n <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"overview\">\r\n <h2 id=\"overview\">Why purchase a cemetery plot in advance?<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n Purchasing a cemetery plot in advance can offer reassurance, practical planning and greater peace of mind.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h3>Peace of mind<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Purchasing a plot in advance helps secure your final resting place and can reduce the burden\r\n on loved ones during a difficult time.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h3>Financial planning<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Buying a plot now may help avoid future price increases by allowing you to secure the current rate.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h3>Personal preference<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Securing a plot early allows you to choose a location that may have personal or family significance.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"legal-aspects\">\r\n <h2 id=\"legal-aspects\">Legal aspects<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n When purchasing a cemetery plot, it is important to understand the legal rights and responsibilities\r\n that apply to ownership, transfer and use of the plot.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>Deed and ownership<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n When you purchase a cemetery plot, you receive a deed granting the right to use the plot.\r\n This document is important proof of ownership and should be kept safe.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>Transfer of ownership<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n If you decide to transfer your plot, you must follow the cemetery\u2019s rules and any relevant legal requirements.\r\n This usually involves notifying the cemetery and completing the required paperwork.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Chilton Town Council charges a fee for processing a transfer of ownership.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>Burial rights<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n It is important to understand the burial rights associated with your plot, including how many burials\r\n are allowed and whether there are restrictions on memorials or headstones.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n At Chilton Cemetery, only <strong>single depth burials<\/strong> are allowed. However, a full burial plot\r\n can also accommodate <strong>two burials of cremated remains<\/strong> in addition to the full burial.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"warning\">\r\n <p style=\"margin:0;\">\r\n For full details of ownership and transfer of ownership, please refer to the\r\n <strong>Transfer and Ownership Regulations<\/strong> or contact the office on\r\n <a href=\"tel:01388721788\">01388 721788<\/a>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"download-box\">\r\n <h3>Transfer and Ownership Regulations<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Download the current regulations here:\r\n <\/p>\r\n <a\r\n class=\"button-link\"\r\n href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Transfer-and-Ownership-Regulations-JANUARY-2025.pdf\"\r\n >\r\n Download Transfer and Ownership Regulations (PDF)\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"support-and-guidance\">\r\n <h2 id=\"support-and-guidance\">Support and guidance<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n We understand that making arrangements for a cemetery plot can feel like an important and personal decision.\r\n Chilton Town Council is here to help guide families and individuals through the process with care and respect.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n If you need more information about plot availability, ownership, or burial rights, please contact the council.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"tel:01388721788\">Call 01388 721788<\/a>\r\n <br \/>\r\n <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"mailto:info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">Email the Town Council<\/a>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"note\">\r\n <p style=\"margin:0;\">\r\n If you are planning ahead or making arrangements on behalf of a family member, please contact the office\r\n for guidance before making final decisions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"cemetery-images\">\r\n <h2 id=\"cemetery-images\">Chilton Cemetery<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"media-grid\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4708093_4fa568cd_1024x1024-fotor-20250118121820.webp\"\r\n alt=\"View across Chilton Cemetery and surrounding grounds\"\r\n loading=\"lazy\"\r\n \/>\r\n <figcaption>View across Chilton Cemetery.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n <\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <aside>\r\n <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"cemetery-links\">\r\n <h2 id=\"cemetery-links\">Cemetery links<\/h2>\r\n <ul class=\"sidebar-list\">\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/cemetery-2\/\">Cemetery Information<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/purchasing-a-cemetery-plot\/\">Purchasing a Grave<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/fees-and-charges\/\">Fees and Charges<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/cemetery-garden-of-remembrance\/\">Garden of Remembrance<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/cemetery-burial-records\/\">Burial Records<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/cemetery-headstone-and-memorials\/\">Memorial and Headstones<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-details\">\r\n <h2 id=\"contact-details\">Contact information<\/h2>\r\n <ul class=\"sidebar-list\">\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Address:<\/strong><br \/>\r\n Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, County Durham, DL17 0HE\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Email:<\/strong><br \/>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk<\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Phone:<\/strong><br \/>\r\n <a href=\"tel:01388721788\">01388 721 788<\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/aside>\r\n <\/div>\r\n 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