We have an open churchyard

To be buried in our churchyard you must have lived in the village or have family or relatives who have. We abide by the rules of the Church of England and our PCC has added to these, to preserve the beauty and atmosphere of the churchyard. The church owns the churchyard, we make no charge for the burial plot.

We ask that the family observe our approach that headstones must be approved by the incumbent, including wording and carvings. Local stonemasons can help make an appropriate choice, with monuments conforming to a suitable size for our graveyard. White headstones are not allowed. Vases for flowers should be in the plinth (not down the grave). We do not allow ornaments, balloons, solar lights , curbing, silk or plastic flowers and photographs. We do not allow trees to be planted. 

Seasonal wreaths such as poppy and Christmas wreaths may remain for one month after which they will be removed.

St. Peter’s PCC maintains the churchyard, including cutting the grass and hedges (after the nesting season).

Should you wish to search for a grave of an ancestor the Church of England make a charge of £25.

Please be respectful, a Churchyard is a place of peace and quiet.

We ask that dog walkers keep their pets on the lead, keep to the public footpath and clear up any mess.