York Cemetery is owned and operated by York Cemetery Trust.

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

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.