Burials and memorials
Advice about how to arrange a burial, fees and placing a memorial.
Our cemeteries
We look after:
- Badshot Lea Cemetery, Badshot Lea Road, Farnham, GU9 9HX
- Green Lane Cemetery, Green Lane, Farnham, GU9 8TQ
- Hale Cemetery, Alma Lane, Upper Hale, GU9 0LR
- West Street Cemetery, West Street, Farnham, GU9 7AP
Farnham Town Council is the burial authority. This means we are responsible for burials which take place in the cemeteries, maintaining the cemeteries and the upkeep of the cemetery records.
Burials and interment of ashes
Farnham Town Council is the burial authority for four Farnham cemeteries. These are located at Badshot Lea, Green Lane, Hale and West Street.
A local undertaker can help you arrange a full burial. If you wish to inter ashes, an undertaker can help, but you can do this yourself if you prefer. Please complete our Notice of Burial Form.
Cemetery fees
These fees and charges are for cemeteries managed by Farnham Town Council.
Memorials
To place a memorial in one of our cemeteries you will need to apply for a memorial permit.
Please contact us if you require an application for a permit to scatter some ashes and/or arrange for a plaque at the Garden of Reflection.
Our cemetery regulations and guidelines will tell you the sizes and types of memorial which are allowed in our cemeteries.
Choosing a stonemason
A permanent memorial can be placed after a minimum of eight months. Some stonemasons may recommend a longer period depending on the settling nature of the surrounding soil or type of memorial.
Only stonemasons registered with the Council are permitted to work in our cemeteries. Please contact us for a list of registered stonemasons.
Farnham Town Council does not accept any responsibility or guarantee the standard of work or craftmanship of any stonemason registered with us.
Cemeteries Charter
The Cemeteries Charter for the bereaved and general public outlines our standards for the Burials and Cemeteries Services.
Green burial sites
Local green burial sites are as follows:
South Downs Natural Burial Site
The Sustainability Centre
Droxford Road
East Meon GU32 1HR
Telephone 01730 823425
Green Acres Woodland Burials
Heatherley Wood
Grayshott Road
Grayshott
Hampshire GU35 8LA
Telephone 01428 715915
Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground
Epsom Road
Clandon
Guildford GU4 7FN
Telephone 01483 479914
Shamley Green
Oakfield Wood
Guildford Road
Guildford GU5 0SQ
Telephone 01255 870970
Advice on arranging a funeral
There are many organisations that can give you advice on arranging a funeral, including: