Forms of burial on the grounds
District information lists both earth and urn burials, together with urn-wall places. The administration must explain which particular grave types are currently available, their term of use and their fees.
Earth graves
Earth graves occupy much of the historic burial ground. Family plots, surviving iron enclosures and artistic monuments vary greatly in size and appearance. Their outward form does not reveal a current right of use.
Urn graves and urn walls
Urns may be placed in earth graves or designated wall structures. Rules for inscriptions, decoration and care at an urn wall differ from those for a planted earth grave. Ask about permitted design and access before choosing.
Niches in the columbarium
The listed columbarium is more than an urn wall. Eight chambers on each of two levels contain historic rows of niches. The circular centre served as an assembly room and has no urn niches itself. It is central to the cemetery’s history, but its survival does not mean every historic niche arrangement is currently available for new use.
Questions before making a decision
Ask the cemetery administration about current availability, tenure, fees, renewal, care duties and accessibility. The mobile Euro-key ramp to the upper columbarium level is especially relevant. Burial appointment windows and public visiting hours are separate; both are explained under opening hours.