Fulford Cemetery
Located on Fordlands Road, Fulford Cemetery is owned and maintained by Fulford Parish Council.
It is the main burial site for the City of York and is open to people of all faiths and from any area.
The site has 28 acres of open-plan lawned cemetery, maintained to a very high standard bordered by trees and characterised by an open, carefully maintained layout.
There are separate areas for Muslim and Jewish faiths, a separate area for children and facilities for the burial of cremated remains.
There is a large military section which together with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is maintained to a very high standard and contains the graves of military personnel who lost their lives whilst serving in World War I & II.
The grounds were extended in 2004 thus enabling Fulford Cemetery to serve the Fulford and York community for many decades to come. Included within the extended site is a natural burial ground which offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional burial. Please contact the cemetery for more details.
The Parish Council is pleased to offer a friendly and accessible service to everyone and its Staff are always ready and willing to help visitors to the Cemetery.
Visiting Fulford Cemetery
Fulford Cemetery grounds are open to visitors between the following hours:
- Summer (1st April to 30th September) 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Winter (1st October to 31st March) 8:00am – 5:00pm
In the event of a funeral, other visitors are requested to maintain a respectful distance from funeral attendees and Cemetery staff.
Vehicular access to the grounds is limited to Funeral Director’s hearses in the course of a funeral, Stonemason’s work vehicles in the course of essential stonemason works and pre-booked appointments for Blue Badge Holders.
Pre-Booked Appointments for vehicles are available for Blue Badge Holders by calling or emailing the Cemetery Superintendent at least one day in advance. There are 4 appointments available per weekday, 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. A publicly accessible wheelchair is also available for the use of visitors with mobility difficulties and the Cemetery Superintendent can provide access to the wheelchair on request (subject to availability).
With the exception of Assistance Dogs, dogs are not permitted within the Cemetery grounds.
Fulford Cemetery Plan By Plot Number
Please note that there are no public toilet facilities at Fulford Cemetery (map of public toilet facilities in York).
Changes to Cemetery Grounds Maintenance from 2025.
Cemetery Office Contact Information
The Cemetery Office is open between the following hours:
- Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Enquiries to Fulford Cemetery Office should be made
- By Email to [email protected] or
- By telephone to 01904 633151.
N.B. The Cemetery Office is closed at weekends and bank holidays (it is also closed the day following the Whitsun bank holiday and the August bank holiday). There are also occasions when the office must close to allow for employee annual leave to be taken or in instances of staff sickness. When the office is closed for annual leave or staff sickness, enquiries can be made to [email protected] and the Parish Clerk may be able to assist or take a message.
Map
Fulford Cemetery, Cemetery Lodge, Fordlands Road, York, YO19 4QG
A Public Access Defibrillator is available on the external wall to Cemetery Lodge within the Cemetery Grounds.
Fulford Cemetery Rules & Fees
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