Options for Burial and Cremation

Burial

Usually needing to be a resident of that Parish but non-parishioners can apply for a faculty and sometimes a family connection will suffice, dependent on clergy views.
There is no fee to ‘purchase’ a grave but statutory fees are payable to the Parish and Diocese and a recognised grave digger must be employed.
The position of a new grave is usually the next in line (unless a faculty has been granted to vary this).
Anyone living in the Parish has the right to be buried in their local Churchyard (if still allowing burials) whether they are of the Christian faith or not.
There are strict rules about the type of headstones / memorials permitted, which are set out by the Diocese.

Allow anyone to be buried with non-residents (as defined by them) paying an increased fee (double or more).
Users must purchase an ‘Exclusive Right of Burial’ which is in effect a lease whereby the owner can specify who is buried in the grave and gives them the right to place a memorial on the grave (on payment of a separate fee and within their regulations). Some Councils allow the extension of this Right, which may be granted for 50, 75 or 100 years.
At the time of use, an interment fee is also payable and that of a recognised grave digger.
Fee are set by the Council, usually on an annual basis.
The Council will set rules for headstones /memorials, which usually allow a wider choice than Churchyards.

Usually one burial per grave.
Embalming is not permitted.
Often restrictions on the type of coffin permitted.
Little or no memorialisation.
Price is often the same as usual cemetery fees or higher, depending on position.

There are a number of local Crematoria, all of which offer excellent facilities
- The East Devon Crematorium, Whimple (Honiton)
- The Exeter & Devon Crematorium (Exeter)
- Weymouth Crematorium
- Yeovil Crematorium
- Taunton Crematorium
Most Crematoria have a digital music system which provides an enormous catalogue of music; i.e. anything recorded and released in this country should be available on request.
Many Crematoria offer the facility to webcast the Service online using a private link, and are able to provide DVD and/or sound recordings of the Service, if booked in advance.
Most Crematoria have screens where photographs, videos and music can be combined to create a visual tribute, again if arranged in advance.
Service times range between 20 and 30 minutes but extra time can be paid for.