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.