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SNATTS ROAD CEMETERY
Uckfield Town Council is the burial authority for the town of Uckfield, and the cemetery is situated in Snatts Road. The cemetery has a rural location, with many mature trees and shrubs within the northern side bordered by woodland. The old section of the cemetery, on the south side, dates back to 1884 and an extension to the cemetery was opened in 1942 The original section was divided into denominations with separate areas for Church of England and Catholic burials. There is also an area set aside for children, as well as a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains. There are 23 war graves in the cemetery for British, Canadian and Commonwealth servicemen who died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1962 the graves of two German airmen were exhumed to the German War Cemetery in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire.
Although no longer in use, a brief history of the two chapels showed that the western one was originally consecrated by the Church of England, with the other chapel being for non-conformist churches. The legal effect of the consecration was removed by the Bishop of Chichester in 1999.
The cemetery has well laid out pathways and taps for watering. Cans are provided and we would ask that they are returned to the water locations after use. Litter bins are provided for the disposal of litter and green waste. The cemetery is maintained by contractors and the Council’s own team of grounds staff.
There are strict regulations regarding burials and interments of ashes in the cemetery, a copy of which can be downloaded using the link below, along with the current charges and fees for the cemetery. Families with children are welcome to visit the cemetery, however we would stress the importance that children should be kept under supervision as some memorials could be loose or dangerous.
Please note: On rare occasions, when a burial necessitates the re-opening of an existing grave, it may be necessary to place the excavated earth on to an adjacent grave for a short period of time. The adjacent plot will be protected with a tarpaulin and immediately following the burial the earth will be back-filled and both plots left tidy. We apologise for any distress this may cause to visitors to the cemetery.
In addition to providing a service for burial and interment of ashes at the cemetery, the Council can also offer a limited search of records for anyone wishing to trace the burial plot for relatives in the cemetery, and a nominal fee of £10 is charged for this service. To assist staff with the search, you are asked to supply as much information as possible, e.g., first and second names, surnames, date of death and age. If you would like further details of the search service, please use the email button at the top of this page
Uckfield Town Council is the burial authority for the town of Uckfield, and the cemetery is situated in Snatts Road. The cemetery has a rural location, with many mature trees and shrubs within the northern side bordered by woodland. The old section of the cemetery, on the south side, dates back to 1884 and an extension to the cemetery was opened in 1942 The original section was divided into denominations with separate areas for Church of England and Catholic burials. There is also an area set aside for children, as well as a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains. There are 23 war graves in the cemetery for British, Canadian and Commonwealth servicemen who died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1962 the graves of two German airmen were exhumed to the German War Cemetery in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire.
Although no longer in use, a brief history of the two chapels showed that the western one was originally consecrated by the Church of England, with the other chapel being for non-
The cemetery has well laid out pathways and taps for watering. Cans are provided and we would ask that they are returned to the water locations after use. Litter bins are provided for the disposal of litter and green waste. The cemetery is maintained by contractors and the Council’s own team of grounds staff.
There are strict regulations regarding burials and interments of ashes in the cemetery, a copy of which can be downloaded using the link below, along with the current charges and fees for the cemetery. Families with children are welcome to visit the cemetery, however we would stress the importance that children should be kept under supervision as some memorials could be loose or dangerous.
Please note: On rare occasions, when a burial necessitates the re-
In addition to providing a service for burial and interment of ashes at the cemetery, the Council can also offer a limited search of records for anyone wishing to trace the burial plot for relatives in the cemetery, and a nominal fee of £10 is charged for this service. To assist staff with the search, you are asked to supply as much information as possible, e.g., first and second names, surnames, date of death and age. If you would like further details of the search service, please use the email button at the top of this page
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To download a location map for Snatts Road Cemetery, please click here