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Information on how to register a death

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Stirling Council's Cemeteries Service understands that in suffering bereavement you may be facing decisions you have never had to make before.

We understand how important it is to you that the service we provide meets your wishes exactly and how you need clear information to help you at this difficult time. This page gives you a brief overview of the services we provide along with more general advice we hope will be helpful.

For more detailed information on any of the subjects covered please contact the Cemeteries Service:
Tel 01786 442559
Fax 01786 442558
E-mail:

Cemeteries Management

Lair or Grave Areas

Full Lairs- A standard full coffin lair will measure 3m in length by 1m in width and where ground conditions allow will be sold for up to four full coffin burials and in addition up to four caskets of cremated remains.
Cremated Remains Lairs- A standard cremated remains lair will measure 1m in length by 1m in width and will be sold for up to four interments of cremated remains.

Stillborn Babies and Non Viable Fetus Lairs- Individual lairs for the burial of stillborn babies and non-viable fetuses are available free of charge at both St Thomas and Bannockburn Cemeteries. This service is provided in conjunction with Stirling Royal Infirmary Maternity Unit.
Telephone: 01786 434000

Stone Masons

For detailed information on:

Wildlife

Due to the rural nature of the Stirling Council area our cemeteries and churchyards provide ideal habitats for a great number and range of plants and animals. Whilst birds, insects and wild flowers may enhance the overall reverence of these environments, the burrowing activities of moles, and grazing of voles, rabbits and deer can be upsetting to some people.

We do try very hard indeed to restrict these animals from entering our cemeteries and churchyards, and where flowers are placed following funerals we also try to protect these separately from grazing using temporary fencing. It is however impossible to completely stop the natural grazing activities of these animals.
We offer this information so that people can make an informed decision about the placement of floral tributes.

National Association of Memorial Masons
Tel 01786 542264

What to do after a death in Scotland - information leaflet
An extremely useful advice note produced by the Scottish Government.
(Also available from Stirling Council’s Cemeteries Office)