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From the section: Cemeteries in Solihull
Full burial graves
We are now offering reserves for full burial graves at only Widney Manor Cemetery.
When you buy a grave or cremated remains plot, you are buying an exclusive right of burial grant, not the land itself. This means that you lease the land for a set number of years.
After you have paid the required fee, we will issue the grant of exclusive rights of burial (the deed). The grant will show:
The exclusive right of burial includes the right to have a memorial installed on the grave. You can order headstones from a funeral director or stonemason. They will apply for a permit on your behalf. The permit application must meet the cemetery specifications, which are available on request. A stonemason registered with BRAMM (British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons) must fit the headstone.
Cremated remains plots are available at all three cemeteries:
Full burial plots are available at:
We will only accept a reservation for a full burial grave for those aged 18+. You may only have one grave in your name and payment must be by the grave holder.
Your proof of Solihull residency could be one of the following:
The price paid for a cremated remains plot will depend on your residency.
You, or the deceased, are a resident of Solihull if:
If our social care team placed the deceased in a care home outside of Solihull, they will still be a 'resident'.
We issue cremated remains plots on a ‘next available’ basis. If you wish to select your plot, this is an optional extra and is payable when we take your deposit.
You will be able to select this option in your application.
You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit by credit or debit card.
Once you have completed your application form, please telephone 0121 709 7009 to pay your non-refundable deposit and grave selection fee. We will be able to arrange your appointment to select your grave once you have made your payment.
If you do not require a grave selection appointment, we will process your application within five days. We will contact you for deposit payment and where applicable to submit proof of residency to robhoodcemetery@solihull.gov.uk.
If you have selected a grave or cremated remains plot, we will allocate the grave number and you will have 30 days to make full and final payment. If you have not selected a plot, we will allocate the next available plot and you will have 30 days to make full and final payment.
You must make the final payment to secure your Exclusive Right of Burial for your grave or cremated remains plot.
Once you make the final payment, we will issue your deed, and your application will be complete.
If you do not pay the balance, we will notify you and cancel your application.
Reserve a grave or cremated remains plot