Burial Ground
Burgess Hill Town Council is the burial authority for the parish of Burgess Hill, and it maintains the Burgess Hill Burial Ground which is situated on Jane Murray Way. The Burgess Hill Burial Ground was formally opened on 26 June 2004 and is now expected to provide burial space for the town for the next 50 years.
The site has been sympathetically designed to blend in with its rural setting and the Green Woodland area provides an opportunity to enhance the environment whilst at the same time creating a living monument to loved ones.
There is good access to the site and water taps are conveniently situated. There are planning restrictions on the size of headstones (750mm high x 600mm wide) but there is a level of design flexibility within these parameters. The site is non-consecrated and open to all denominations. In addition, there is an area set aside for the burial of children, as well as a special site ‘The Glade’ for the scattering of ashes.
The Green area, with facilities for both burials and cremations, recreates traditional woodland, in keeping with the surrounding area, and a lasting habitat for the encouragement and protection of wildlife. The Green Burials area is located on the Northern side of the Burial Ground and has been there since its inception in 2004.
Click on the following link to download the Burgess Hill Burial Ground Brochure & Fees 2026-2027 which includes all the relevant forms and guidance to be completed online and documents emailed to burialground@burgesshill.gov.uk.
TELEPHONE LINE FOR BURIAL ENQUIRIES AND ADVICE : 01444 247726
Burial Ground (Phase 2) Expansion
The existing burial ground (phase 1) has, for over 20 years, provided a respectful and serene final resting place for members of the Burgess Hill community.
Development of the adjacent burial ground area is now underway, creating additional capacity to meet the future needs of the Burgess Hill community. The extension has been designed to complement the existing burial ground, providing a peaceful, respectful and sympathetically landscaped environment for remembrance for many years to come.
The project has progressed from the planning stage into delivery, with the design and layout of the new phase now being implemented. This significant investment will help ensure the provision of burial space for current and future generations of residents.
Proposed Extension (Phase 2)
Current burial ground layout
Burgess Hill Burial Ground is located on Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 9XT.
