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Overleigh Old Cemetery

Overleigh Old Cemetery is a cemetery in Chester, Cheshire, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationChester, CH4 7LG
Council areaCheshire West and Chester
Nearest townChester

Directions Cheshire West and Chester bereavement services

Most UK cemeteries are run by the local council. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s bereavement services team handles burials, grave purchases, memorial permits and grave searches.

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Overleigh Old Cemetery?
Contact Cheshire West and Chester council’s bereavement services or ask a funeral director to arrange it. You’ll need the registrar’s certificate for burial and, for a new grave, to buy the exclusive right of burial.
How do I find a grave at Overleigh Old Cemetery?
The cemetery office holds burial registers and grave plans. Many councils also have online burial record searches, and some records are indexed by genealogy websites.

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