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Cemetery · South Tyneside

Whitburn Cemetrey

Whitburn Cemetrey is a cemetery in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, in the South Tyneside council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationSouth Tyneside, SR6 7ER
Council areaSouth Tyneside
Nearest townSunderland

Directions South Tyneside bereavement services

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Whitburn Cemetrey?
Contact South Tyneside 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 Whitburn Cemetrey?
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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