The Bereavement Service
Losing a loved one is a difficult time. Death in itself is distressing, and unfortunately the procedures which must be followed can be an extra burden.
The Bury Metro Bereavement Service can provide useful help and advice when dealing with a death.
The Borough's cemeteries
We own three cemeteries in the Borough, and the cemetery office is based at Bury Cemetery.
Bury Cemetery, St Peter's Road, Bury
Ramsbottom Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Ramsbottom
Radcliffe Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Radcliffe
Go to our Cemeteries pages for more detailed information on the borough's cemeteries including the cemetery regulations and visiting the cemetery.
Bereavement advice
Our advice section gives useful information about what to do after someone dies. We cover various topics, for example, getting legal advice, probate and wills. Go to the 'Advice' web pages.
Registering a death
By law all deaths must be registered. You need to register a death to obtain documents for the funeral director and for dealing with the deceased's estate. Go to the 'Registration of deaths' web page for more information.
Funeral services
If you need to organise a funeral, we have information on local funeral directors and stone masons and Bury's Municipal Funeral Service. Go to the 'Funeral Services' web pages.
Service information leaflet
The service information leaflet for bereavement services includes, a brief guide to the Bereavement Service, bereavement advice, headstone safety, useful contacts.
Download the service information leaflet for berevament services (155KB 2 page PDF).
Information about Muslim burials leaflet
The Muslim burials leaflet includes information on types of graves and burial, how to book a burial and the legal requirements.
Download the Information about Muslim burials leaflet (38KB 8 page PDF).
How to contact us
The Bereavement Service,
Bury Cemetery Office,
St Peter's Road,
Bury,
BL9 9RL.
Phone: 0161 253 6510.
E-mail: bereavementservice@bury.gov.uk.
