Understanding Exclusive Rights of Burial

16th of September, 2025

What Does “Exclusive Right of Burial” Really Mean? When you buy a grave plot, it’s natural to think you’re buying a piece of land forever. In fact, what you’re really purchasing is called the Exclusive Right of Burial...

Read Full Article

INSPECTION REVIEW AND MAINTENANCE VISIT - Wednesday 17th September 2025

16th of September, 2025

The Cemetery Committee will make periodic visits to ensure that all graves comply with the Cemetery Policy and that a high standard of care is maintained. Please note: No items should be placed outside memorial stones or plinths. Glass items...

Read Full Article

WWB Cemetery - Joint Burial Committee Meeting to be held 9th July 2025

2nd of July, 2025

WWB Cemetery - Joint Burial Committee Meeting to be held 9th July 2025 at Whalley Old Grammar School at 7pm.

Read Full Article

POLITE NOTICE - ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES IN THE CEMETERY GROUNDS - THANK YOU

11th of April, 2025

We love dogs — many of us are dog owners ourselves — but we also understand that not everyone shares the same comfort around them. For this reason, it is not appropriate to walk your dog off-lead in the Cemetery Grounds. It has come to...

Read Full Article

**Change of Cemetery Contact Email Address**

4th of March, 2025

Please contact the Cemetery via email at registrar@wwbcemetery.org.uk The old email address registar@wwbjbc will soon be disregarded

Read Full Article