Cemetries
Thetford Cemetery is located on the London Road. It holds plots for all denominations. The address for the cemetery is: London Road Cemetery, London Road, Thetford, IP24 3HZ.
We endeavour to create a pleasant environment for all users of the Cemetery and it is hoped the area is respected by those who visit.
We regularly inspect the Cemetery but please help to keep the area a pleasant place by reporting any concerns you might have regarding the Cemetery to the Town Council Office by telephoning 01842 754247 or emailing [email protected]
Cemetery Opening Hours:
· Summer Weekdays (April to September inc.): 08.00 to 19.00
· Winter Weekdays (October to March inc.): 08.00 to 16.00
· Weekends / Public Holidays: 08.00 to 16.00
Interment times
An interment can be booked Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) subject to availability.
· 10.00 to 15.00 (April to September inc.)
· 10.00 to 14.00 (October to March inc.)
· 10.00 to 14.00 (Fridays)
Facilities and services
We have a traditional chapel with seating for approximately 50 people which can be hired for a funeral service. A small traditional pipe organ and hymn books are available.
Dogs – dogs must be kept on a lead and bins are used for all dog waste to help keep the Cemetery tidy for everyone who visits.
Maintenance
We are responsible for the maintenance of the Cemetery. It is the responsibility of the next of kin to ensure that memorials are kept in good order and that mowers and machinery are not obstructed by incorrectly positioned vases, containers and other items. We undertake memorial inspections from time to time, and in the event of a memorial being found to be unstable we will endeavour to contact relatives to ask them to repair the memorial. It is only as a last resort that we lay memorials down.
Grass cutting
We aim to cut the grass on all grave areas on a fortnightly basis during the grass cutting season – April to October. The frequency is dependent on the weather conditions and the number of burials taking place each day. The clippings arising from cutting operations are not collected. On occasions some unsightliness or nuisance is unavoidable but paths should always be left broadly clear of cuttings so as not to compromise their safe use.