Cemeteries and crematoriums
The Council is responsible for three cemeteries and four closed churchyards.
We run an Adopt a Grave scheme so that unvisited graves are cared for - see below for more information.
We also operate West Herts Crematorium in conjunction with four neighbouring councils.
Please see West Herts Crematoria Governance Arrangements
For information about the new crematorium in Hemel Hempstead, please see- A New Crematorium for West Herts - Overview & Latest Updates
Cemeteries
Below is a list of the cemeteries that we manage.
There are Gardens of Rest for cremated remains at each of the cemeteries.
Cemetery opening times throughout the year including public holidays:
March to October 8am to 7pm
November to February 8am to 4pm
Hatfield Road Cemetery, St Albans AL1 4LU Toggle accordion
London Road Cemetery, St Albans AL1 1LX Toggle accordion
Address:
London Road Cemetery
St Albans
AL1 1LX
Westfield Road Cemetery, Harpenden AL5 4JT Toggle accordion
Address:
Westfield Road Cemetery
Harpenden
AL5 4JT
Parking in the cemeteries Toggle accordion
Parking is permitted in the cemeteries when visiting graves, the cemetery office or attending a funeral but not for other purposes. The speed limit within cemeteries is 5mph.
Please note that at Hatfield Road Cemetery parking is no longer permitted on the main avenue leading to the Cenotaph. Double yellow lines show the areas of restricted parking and any vehicle found parking in the restricted areas may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice. Parking for cemetery visitors can be found on the three roads off the Cenotaph.
Closed churchyards
These churchyards are closed for future burials, but the Council continues to maintain the grounds within them. The churchyards are:
Adopt a Grave scheme
We run an adopt a grave scheme to help take care of neglected graves by weeding, planting flowers or washing the memorial.
To apply to adopt a grave, download and complete the application form.
Send your completed form by email to: cemeteries@stalbans.gov.uk
Cemeteries Office
The Cemetery Office is located at Hatfield Road Cemetery in St Albans. The office is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
Christmas 2024
Between 23rd December and the 3rd January staff can be contacted on 01727 819362. Please leave a voicemail and a member of the team will call you back as soon as possible.
The Cemetery office will be closed on:
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Years Day
We strongly advise you to contact a member of the team and make an appointment as we are often meeting with clients or attending burials.
The Cemeteries Superintendent
St Albans City and District Council
Hatfield Road Cemetery
Hatfield Road
St Albans Herts
AL1 4LU
Email: cemeteries@stalbans.gov.uk
Tel: 01727 819362
