What happens when the Exclusive Right of Burial has expired?
The Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial is issued for a period of 30 years renewable for successive periods of 30 years. Application should be made for renewal of the Right within 12 months of the expiry of the previous Grant and the relevant fees paid. If no application is submitted to the Council, the Council may renew the Right of Burial to another person, but before doing so, will attempt to contact you and give the option of renewal. Remember that it is therefore extremely important that you keep in touch with the Council and should you move to a different address in the future, please inform the Cemeteries Officer who will update the records.
