Deaths, funerals and cremations

Allerdale manage 8
cemeteries and 12 closed churchyards throughout the borough.
The cemeteries under our control are listed on the
cemetery
page.
The bereavement services office is
based at The Customer Service Centre, Town Hall,
Workington. From here the council's eight cemeteries are
administered and any public enquiries answered.
The council has achieved the Charter for the
Bereaved and is a member of the ABA (Association of Burial
Authorities). The bereavement staff are members of the ICCM
(Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management).
The
contacts
page gives you full details of our contact numbers and opening
hours.
We are constantly working towards improving the
services for the benefit and comfort of the bereaved, and offer
free help and advice on all aspects of bereavement. It is our
intention to provide an excellent standard of care and
consideration. As we aim to provide a sympathetic service we are
always pleased to receive helpful comments that may lead to an
improved service.