York Cemetery is owned and operated by York Cemetery Trust.

The grounds are open all year round: opening times can be found here

There is limited parking available along the drive leading to the Chapel. At busy times, such as during funerals, it may be necessary to close the gates when there are no more parking spaces; when on-site parking is full, the nearest car park is the Kent Street pay and display (YO10 4AH).

The Reception, which is located in the Cemetery Gatehouse, is currently open Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm. We are a small friendly team, so all meetings with the Cemetery Manager, Wendy Archbell, are by appointment only: this is to ensure staff are available to attend to your enquiries.

Please either phone 01904 610578, or email admin@yorkcemetery.org.uk in the first instance. Information on Cemetery business, including purchase of plots, grave tending services, etc. can be found here.

York Cemetery Memorials

All enquiries relating to new bespoke memorials, repairs & re-lettering, etc should be made direct to Rob Harris using the following email  memorials@yorkcemetery.org.uk

Genealogy

Grave searches and family history enquiries should be directed to the genealogy volunteers, via email info@yorkcemeterygenealogy.org.uk or via the online enquiry form on the genealogy website: https://www.yorkcemeterygenealogy.org.uk/.

Short notice Cemetery gate closures:  Occasionally it is necessary to close the Cemetery gates usually, but not exclusively, during a Met Office Amber weather warning for York.  If in doubt, Please telephone (01904 610578) in advance of your journey.