Peterlee Cemetery and Burials

Peterlee Town Council is a Burial Authority and developed Peterlee Cemetery at Eden Lane in 1992.

In recent years, the Town Council has made several additional services and facilities available including a new Remembrance Garden, and facilities for cremated remains. A new Cemetery Office, public toilets, access roads and walkways have also been installed. In 2002/2003 we carried out further works to improve access/egress, landscaping and seating works. View Peterlee Cemetery on Google Earth by clicking this link

We’re very happy to confirm that Eden Lane Cemetery has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award for the second year running 2021/2022. The Green Flag Award® scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. 

The Cemetery Team work hard to maintain the Cemetery and provide an efficient and dignified burial service, and the Green Flag Award is welcome recognition of this hard work and the Town Council’s ongoing commitment to provide great services and facilities for the people of Peterlee.

Peterlee Cemetery Travel Information

If you're travelling by bus from Hartlepool, Sunderland and Durham areas, you may find the Arriva website useful in getting to Peterlee Bus Station:-

Arriva Bus Timetables

From Peterlee Bus Station, Peterlee Cemetery is just a short 20 minute walk away.
Please click this link for directions via Google Maps.

Peterlee Cemetery Information

Headstones and/or Memorial vases

For approval of the installation of a headstone and/or memorial vase in Peterlee Cemetery, please click on the link below and complete the required form.

Memorial application form

Funeral Directors

Please complete the Interment form below and return to the Cemetery Officer either by email or to the address listed below.

Interment form

Peterlee Cemetery Fees

Please view or download the following document for Cemetery fees:

Cemetery Fees 2024

Peterlee Cemetery Contact Details

Address:
Cemetery Office
Eden Lane
Peterlee
Co. Durham
SR8 5ND

Telephone: (0191) 586 2491

Email: council@peterlee.gov.uk

Management Plan

Helpful Organisations

Memorial Tree and Seat Scheme

Since the opening of the Cemetery in 1992, Peterlee Cemetery has developed into a beautiful area of peace and tranquility which is maintained to very high standards. Peterlee Town Council is keen to make local residents aware of the cemetery's existence and the opportunity to purchase either a memorial tree or seat from the Council, then donate it to the Cemetery or Woodhouse Park for others to enjoy.

For further information about this scheme, please contact the Cemetery Officer on 01915 862 491

Peterlee Cemetery Contact Details FAQs

What are the Cemetery opening times?
The Cemetery is open 24 hours for pedestrian access and the office is open 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
Can I obtain direct access for a disabled visitor?
Yes, direct access can be arranged through the Cemetery Officer or the Parks Manager, please contact (0191) 5862491.
Are there any toilets at Eden Lane Cemetery?
There are no toilet facilities in the Cemetery, however toilets are available a short walk away at the Parks Department building. The building is open 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday only.
How do I go about arranging a funeral at Peterlee Cemetery?
Funerals are generally arranged through an undertaker.
How do I go about sorting out a memorial following the interment?
All memorials need to be arranged through a qualified stone mason who must be N.A.M.M. or B.R.A.M.M registered to erect memorials within Eden Lane Cemetery. The grave must be purchased (Exclusive Rights) before a head stone can be allowed.
How long must I wait before a memorial can be placed?
Memorials can be placed immediately following the interment.
Do I have to turf the grave following the interment?
No, the cemetery staff will maintain the grave until a suitable time when the grave will then be turfed.
Where is the cemetery office?
The cemetery office is situated within the Parks Department buildings a short walk from the cemetery on Eden Lane.
Who can I speak to regarding general cemetery enquiries?
General cemetery enquiries are dealt with through the Cemetery Officer or the Parks Manager on 01915862491.
I have a complaint, what do I do?
If you have a complaint please contact the Parks Manager on 01915862491.
Are dogs allowed in the cemetery?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the cemetery, however they must be kept on a lead and any mess must be cleaned up and put in the bins provided.
Are there any security measures within the cemetery?
Yes, Peterlee Town Council have installed CCTV cameras and street lighting.

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