Ashley Road Epsom

The cemetery chapel


The cemetery is open to the public every day of the year from 9am on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. The cemetery gates are generally closed at dusk, however the gates are always closed at 7pm. Please refer to the notice boards at the cemetery for the current closing times.

Please note: at weekends and public holidays access may be limited to the main entrances in Ashley Road and Downs Road. On Derby day the gates will remain locked all day.

The site is monitored by closed circuit television for your added peace of mind and security. We advise all visitors to the site to lock any valuables in the boot of their cars.

Types of burial plot

There are four types of burial plot:

Traditional (Front row and ordinary)

Front row graves are situated next to a roadway. Spaces are wider in order to accommodate a casket or the building of a brick lined grave. Selection of a particular location is permissible, subject to availability and approval. Ordinary traditional spaces are still available although their numbers are now limited and it is, regretfully, not possible to select a particular site.  Graves will accommodate up to four interments.

Pergola plot

Our new version of the front row graves are located in the 'Pergola plot' southern extension of the cemetery.  The graves are accessed from paths and selection of a particular location is permissible subject to availability. Graves will accommodate up to four interments.

Lawn

The lawn sections are located in the southern extension of the cemetery.  The graves are turfed over following the first interment and the area is maintained as lawn.  Enclosure and planting out of these spaces is not allowed and memorials can be placed on the concrete bearer at the head of the grave. As with traditional spaces, the graves can accommodate up to four interments but regretfully it is not usually possible to select a grave space.

The garden of remembrance for cremated remains

Situated at the northern end of the cemetery opposite the Commonwealth War Graves, these grave spaces are available for the interment of cremated remains only. Each plot within the garden of remembrance can be used for up to four interments and a memorial may be placed on the space, subject to regulations. After interment the grave is turfed and regularly maintained by the grounds staff.  Planting or enclosure of these spaces is not allowed and it is not possible to select a particular location within the garden.

The cemetery is able to arrange Rights of Interment for future use in all classes of grave spaces in order that members of the family may be buried in adjoining graves if desired.

Planting of gravespaces

Sometimes it is not possible for family to visit the site on a regular basis and we are pleased to offer a plant maintenance scheme for traditional and front row spaces laid out to garden.  The area will be planted out annually in spring and autumn with bedding plants and maintained on a monthly basis.  Details on costs can be found in the fees and charges below.

Searching for friends or relatives

We are happy to assist people in tracing friends or relatives who they believe to be buried at the cemetery.  If this involves only one or two persons, there is no charge for the service. However, we reserve the right to charge a fee where the search request originates from a commercial enterprise or extends to more than two family members.  The correct spelling of the surname and forenames are vital. We will also need to know the year of death and any other additional information that you are able to provide to help us to accurately identify the person that you wish to trace.
 

Fees and charges

Link to fees and charges

Further Information

Information on residency qualifications and charges
Cemetery Regulations
Brochure on the cemetery
Surrey County Council website information
Bereavement services, Coroner and Registrar

Out of hours Service

Emergency Telephone: 01372 732555

Address

Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BP