Woodcock Hill Cemetery Address
Cemetery Opening Hours
The opening hours of the cemetery vary depending on the time of year:
From April to September:
Open from: 06:00
Closes at: 20:00
From October to March:
Open from: 08:00
Closes at: 16:30
The gates will remain closed at non visiting times and at night. There are CCTV cameras fitted for extra security.
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Cemetery Information
BW Foundation has been the leasehold owner of grave spaces at Woodcock Hill Cemetery since 1988. The current area available for new burials in the part of the cemetery leased by BW Foundation, and designated for Muslim Burials, is known as Section J. Anyone who wishes to bury their deceased family member in Section J must adhere to all the terms and conditions set out in this Burial Policy, as well as the Rules and Regulations of Three Rivers District Council (‘the Council’), who are the Burial Authority in respect of Woodcock Hill Cemetery. The Trustees have opened up the option for EROB holders to have the graves fully kerbed if required.
In the event of extenuating circumstances, a family wishing to purchase grave space in Section J can appeal to the Trustees of BW Foundation for a variation of this Burial Policy, but this appeal can only be heard BEFORE burial. It is not possible for the Trustees to agree a variation AFTER burial.
BW Foundation reserves the right to make any amendment to this policy from time to time, as may be deemed necessary in consultation with the Council.
Exclusive right of burial
The Council has power to grant an Exclusive Right of Burial (‘EROB’) in a grave by Article 10 of the Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977. Following purchase of this right in Section J, a Deed of Grant of EROB will be issued by the Council. This right entitles the holder to stipulate who is buried within the grave. EROB are granted for a period of up to 100 years from the date of burial. The holder of the EROB does not gain an interest in the land of the relevant grave, or section J. The leasehold ownership and legal possession of the land remains with BW Foundation.
By seeking a right of burial within Section J, the rights-holder agrees that BW Foundation may maintain section J as it deems fit, and in compliance with the Council’s Rules.
Grave Depth
BW Foundation previously offered a double depth option in section J, parallel with the TRDC option. The council has withdrawn that option, therefore we will not be able to offer double depth graves in section J
Payment
BW Foundation will provide to the representative of the deceased an invoice detailing the charges payable. This invoice is payable in full by the representatives of the deceased prior to the issue of the Deed of EROB. The charges may vary dependent upon, but not limited to, the applicable interment fees and plot charges as set by the Council.
Temporary Edging
BW Foundation will facilitate the installation of a temporary edging at the cost of the representative of deceased. This will serve as a temporary marking to ensure grave space is kept uniform and ensuring the maximum number of graves can be used in the plot.
Standardised headstones and kerbs
Section J (for burials up to November 2015) was designated as a lawn cemetery with only a standardised headstone marking the grave. In Autumn 2025 a decision was made to allow for a standardised kerb to mark the grave in addition to the headstone. BW Foundation will facilitate the headstone and kerb once the land has settled.
In the time shortly after the burial until the land has settled, a temporary edging will be placed to mark the area around the perimeter.
Section J Burial Policy
Burials in Section J, Woodcock Hill Cemetery
1) The graves in section J are angled so that the body can be interred to face Mecca.
2) The Temporary edging will be installed shortly after the burial.
3) All gravestones and kerbs will be of a standard format (Figures above for illustration only).
4) The style of the headstone, the font, gold colour, the “Bismillah” motif and Qur’anic inscription will be standard on all graves.
5) A standard kerb will be allowed should the family wish to have one at their own expense. BW Foundation will facilitate this with our contracted stonemason when arranging the headstone. It can also be added at a later date.
6) It will not be possible to place extraneous tokens (e.g. toys, plaques etc.) or planting trees or bushes on the graves. Flowers may be placed.
7) Any unauthorised items left within, or erected upon, land within Section J (including memorials, borders, plantings etc.) will be removed without notice. Any charges for removal will be incurred by the EROB holder.
8) The burial charges are split into the following –
TRDC charges – split into Plot fees and Internment fees, the amounts will be dependent on the postal address of the deceased and their next of Kin.
BW Foundation charges – £300 Admin Fee, £120 Marshalls, £150 temporary kerb and £1,000 for the headstone.
9) The location of interments will be determined by TRDC’s ground staff with no spaces being left between graves and pre-selection of the grave space will not be possible.
10) BW Foundation may adopt other rules from time to time to aid in its goal of good management and maintenance of the graves, in consultation with the Burial Authority, and in keeping with prevailing legislation.
List of Muslim Graves
Please use the search function to find a grave. You can search by Grave Number, Name or Date of Burial
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