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Welford Road Cemetery

Welford Road Cemetery is a cemetery in Leicester, Leicestershire, in the Leicester council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationLeicester, LE1 7RH
Council areaLeicester
Nearest townLeicester

Directions Leicester bereavement services

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Welford Road Cemetery?
Contact Leicester 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 Welford Road 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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