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Registration, Bereavement and Archives Services
Cemeteries
South Ayrshire Council's Bereavement Services' aim to meet your needs and expectations
by providing a service of the highest standard. As part of this continuing effort
to improve how we serve our community, we hope you will take this opportunity to
comment frankly on the service you have received from us.
We would be very grateful if you could spend a few minutes to complete this
short questionnaire.
The information you return to us will be treated in a confidential manner and will
allow us to make improvements. Can I thank you for taking the time to read this
and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of help with this or any other
matter.
Cemeteries Administration
Tel: 01292 282387
Email:
cemeteries.office@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Within Registration and Bereavement Services we are responsible for the smooth running
of 51 cemeteries and churchyards. Some of these are closed, for example, the old
churchyard at Kirkoswald, famous for its links with Rabbie Burns. Others are seldom
used and often in remote locations. In most of the remaining 27 operational cemeteries,
burial lairs are available for purchase.
Understanding our important role for the bereaved, our experienced staff ensures
the smooth running of funeral services. We are able to advise on all aspects of
burial and memorialisation and maintain close links with funeral directors, the
clergy and memorial masons in order to provide the best possible service.
We offer a range of services including full family lairs, cremated remains plots,
baby graves and communal areas for stillborn babies. To discuss any of these options
in more detail, please contact the relevant Cemetery Office, where experienced staff will be
on hand, to advise.
Please view our Management Rules for more detailed
information on Cemetery management. Directions to and location maps are available
by clicking the relevant cemetery link.
South Ayrshire Council is a member of the
Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management. Here is our guiding
principles.
It is always in your best interest to make a will and let your family and friends
know your wishes.