Cemetery Gates

(open every day)

1st April to 30th September
Monday to Friday:
8:30am to 4:15pm
Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays:
10am to 6pm

1st October to 31st March:
Monday to Friday:
8.30am to 4pm
Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day):
10am to 4pm

**The Cemetery Office will be closed on Thursday 2 October. From 3-17 October the office will be open 10:30-2:30, Monday to Friday.**

Office Hours – see below

Monday to Friday – 9am to 4pm
Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays – CLOSED

Please note that during adverse weather conditions the cemetery gates will be closed. In the event of an extreme weather forecast, please see our High Winds Policy for guidance on accessing the Cemetery, found here: https://www.yorkcemetery.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/High-Winds-Policy.pdf

Meetings with the Cemetery Manager or Office Administrator on cemetery business can be arranged by booking an appointment. This ensures the staff are available and avoids disappointment. Cemetery business includes purchasing plots, arranging burials (full or cremated remains), chapel hire, transfer of Burial Rights, discussing memorial regulations and the Grass Cutting Scheme. Please either telephone 01904 610578, or email admin@yorkcemetery.org.uk to make an appointments.

There is limited parking at the Cemetery, along the drive up to the Chapel. At busy times, such as during funerals, it may be necessary to close the main gates when there are no more parking spaces available. The nearest car park is the pay and display in Kent Street (YO10 4AH)

Please Note: Dogs are not permitted in the Cemetery, except for assistance dogs. We thank you for your understanding.