Burials, interments of ashes or erections of memorials can only be carried out with the permission of Cheddar Parish Council and the owner of the exclusive rights of burial (unless it is to inter the owner of the exclusive rights).
Burial Ground address:
Cheddar Cemetery
Sharpham Road
Cheddar
BS27 3DR
Access
This is a small burial ground with multiple burial plots. The site is not staffed.
- The overall ground surface around all the burial plots is uneven and particular care is needed around these areas.
- The parish council has a duty to preserve biodiversity requiring sensitive management of the burial ground.
- Grass is cut twice a month during the growing season weather permitting.
- Grass around the burial plots will be cut to maximise resistance to drought.
- An areas of longer grass has been left to encourage wild flowers and biodiversity.
- Visitors to the burial site need to be aware that weather conditions can affect grass growth which can be very vigorous. Strong grass growth between cuts may at times make it more difficult to negotiate areas of uneven ground.
- Care is also needed when it is wet.
- The parish council strongly recommends that visitors keep to the cut paths wherever possible.
- There is no mains water supply to the cemetery. Rainwater harvesting is in place.
This burial ground is subject to Cheddar Cemetery Burial Regulations available to download below:
Burial Regulations and Fees – April 2025 (PDF Download 245KB)
For more information please contact the Assistant Clerk: sam@cheddarparishcouncil.gov.uk or phone 01934 743217