Cemeteries, Crematorium and Burials

Our Services

Cemeteries
Find out about the various graves that the council offers and the locations of the cemeteries themselves.
Crematorium
The crematorium was originally opened in 1962, in 2016 it underwent a major refurbishment modernising the chapel and incorporating the cemetery office and their staff.
Cemetery & Crematorium Guidelines
The Crematorium is a member of the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (F.B.C.A.) which issues strict guidelines (Code of Cremation Practice) to which the Crematorium adheres.
Fees
Download the fees and costs for the services we provide at our Cemeteries and Crematorium.
Memorials
Memorials are available to purchase to help people remember and commemorate a person’s life this can be a very difficult time for families to choose the appropriate tribute.
About Barrow & Dalton Cemeteries
Learn more about the background behind the cemeteries and crematorium.
Commonwealth War Graves

Contact Details, Times & Maps

The Cemetery Office is open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm.  Although members of staff are in the office, they are sometimes carrying out other duties.  We would ask that you call or email the office on the details below to make an appointment and ensure that a member of staff is available to deal with your enquiry.

The Cemetery Office,
Devonshire Road,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA14 5PD
Telephone (01229) 876542
E-mail cemetery-1@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Cemetery Grounds

The Cemetery grounds are open every day between the hours of 8.00am and 8.30pm from 1st April to 31st October and between 8.00am and 6.30pm from 1st November to 31st March.  Due to the current lockdown, we request that people only visit the cemeteries to attend funerals, appointments or to attend family graves.

To assist the elderly and disabled, vehicular access is permissible. However, we would ask you to respect any funerals which are in progress and avoid causing an obstruction.

Entrance (Devonshire Road) and exit (Thorncliffe Road)

Location 1st Apr - 31st Oct 1st Nov - 31st Mar Maps
Dalton Cemetery 8:00 am - 8:30 pm 8:00 am - 6:30 pm download