Your Questions
What exemptions can be claimed on council tax when there is a bereavement?
Where Council Tax liability is due solely by the estate of a deceased person and grant of confirmation to the estate has been made, there is a 6 months maximum exemption. Where Council Tax liability is due solely by the estate of a deceased person and grant of confirmation of the estate has not been made, there is an unlimited exemption.
How can I trace my family if I know which cemetery they are buried in?
If you have a starting point, i.e. a name and date of death for a member of your family who is buried in the cemetery, we can carry out a search for any other family members that may be buried there. There is a fee for this service.
You can make an appointment to view the Public Browser to help you with your search.
How much does it cost to get a copy of a death certificate?
The fee for a death certificate in Scotland is £13.50. Certificates purchased within the same year as the registration cost only £8.50.
Can I bring my dog into the cemeteries?
No, you cannot bring your dog into the cemeteries. Unfortunately, many dog owners are not responsible and do not clean up after their pets or keep their dogs under proper control. This has forced us to prevent all dogs with the exception of guide dogs.
Why has my grave sunk?
After an interment has taken place a certain amount of consolidation of the disturbed ground will occur. The gravediggers will routinely top up the level of soil to maintain a level appearance. During periods of heavy rain the amount of consolidation can be greater than normal. Gravediggers may have to repeat this re-levelling work several times until consolidation has stopped.
