Death - funerals and cremations

We are responsible for 62 separate burial grounds throughout the Council area, covering a collective area of 51 hectares. There are lairs available for both the interment of coffins and caskets of cremated remains.

During the Funeral or Burial

Upon entering the cemetery the cortege is the responsibility of Stirling Council. The Council will be represented on the day by our Cemeteries Operatives. They will be clearly identifiable, and dressed in blue suits with name-badges. They will meet the cortege at the cemetery gates and ensure safe and unimpeded access to the graveside where they will assist during the committal.

Upon completion of the burial service our operatives will backfill the grave ensuring that the area is neatly turfed over and making sure that any tributes are arranged appropriately upon the grave.

After the Burial

Following the burial it is common for the ground to settle within the first fortnight. This process is caused by soil conditions and it is perfectly natural. We understand that it can be visually upsetting and can cause distress to family members visiting the grave. For this reason we do try to be as vigilant as possible in inspecting all recent lairs for settlement and repairing these immediately. If a settled lair is reported to the Cemeteries Service, we guarantee that it will be repaired within 24 hours.

Funeral Directors or Undertakers

It is possible to make arrangements for a funeral yourself, but most people choose to go to a Funeral Director who can take over all of the arrangements.  Funeral Directors are normally extremely helpful and supportive to the family.

You will find details of Local Funeral Directors or Undertakers in your Local Telephone Directory, Thomson Local or Yellow Pages.

 

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