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Deaths, Funerals & Cremations

Useful information and links relating to deaths, funerals and cremations
Burials & Graves
The interment of a loved one is extremely emotional occasion and it is important that your individual needs are met.  More information about burials and graves.
 
Green Burials and Coffin Alternatives
 
We recognise that there is increasing interest in greener options concerning burial and cremation. Often the main difficulties the bereaved have is trying to find information on the subject.
 
 
Muslim Graves
 
At two cemeteries Lye/Wollescote and Brierley Hill there is a designated Muslim section with both adult and baby graves that are orientated towards Mecca.  More information about Muslim Graves.
Cremation
Information relating to cremation including questions people ask about cremation.
Coroner Service
The Dudley Borough Coroner Service provides background information and information on procedures including burials and Repatriation Service.
Genealogy Research Service
Bereavement Services now offer a genealogy research service to locate a person that is buried within one of the boroughs cemeteries. The online facility provides both the burial location and grave number.
How to arrange a Civil Funeral
What kind of funeral do you want?   When someone dies, family and close friends often face dozens of decisions about the funeral.  Should it be a burial or cremation?    More information on how to arrange a civil funeral.
Death Certificates
Information about Death Certificates and registering a death.
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