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Burials And Cremations
Burial
- Thurrock Council provides family burial plots in cemeteries throughout the borough.
- Cemeteries are laid out 'Lawn Style' as largely inspired by the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the one exception is at Corringham.
- A family plot is normally available for three burials.
- Thurrock Council provides facilities for families whose relatives have been cremated.
- The purchase of a plot secures the Exclusive Right of Burial to the deed holder.
- Deeds can be transferred to another person or bequeathed in a Will.
- Public Graves are also available.
- Cemeteries records are available for public viewing during normal working hours at Civic Offices, New Road, Grays.
Cremation
- Thurrock Council provides facilities for families whose relatives have been cremated.
- Our Memorial Gardens at Corringham, Chadwell St Mary and South Ockendon offer 7 year memorial plaques with loose interment of ashes in quiet established surroundings. Renewal of the 7 year period is available.
- For those who prefer a more permanent resting space, family plots for interment of cremated remains in a casket are available at West Thurrock, Grays New and Stanford-le-Hope.
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