Turfing within our cemeteries
Turfing within our cemeteries will be laid this Autumn in accordance with cemetery regulations.The programme of work will commence 18 September 2023 and is scheduled to take up to 12 weeks to allow for any delays caused by the weather to enable the grounds staff to carry out the works and to safeguard any decorations that you have placed onto the grave mound.
Decorations can be placed upon the slabs, concrete or gravelled area at the head of the grave. If you are not able to remove the decorations yourself the grounds staff will move smaller items to the head of the grave. Any grave frames in place will be disposed of as we do not have sufficient space to store them.
Please be aware that we cannot take responsibility for any damage, loss or breakages so if you are concerned about the welfare of any item it is advisable that you remove this yourself.
Once the turf has been laid items of any type will not be permitted on the grassed area of the grave. This includes frames surrounding the grave. We carry out turfing during the autumn as this is the best time for the turf to successfully grow with the mixture of sunshine and rain.
Unfortunately, we are not able to supply exact dates for when turf will be laid on a particular plot as the laying of turf is dependent on weather conditions.
Health and safety in our cemeteries
Mourners are reminded that items which are considered to be a health and safety concern should not be left in the grounds. Items such as glass, Shepherd’s crooks and alcohol will be removed in line with our rules and regulations along with any other items that could be a health and safety concern, as soon as they have been identified.
If you think you may have left items on the grave of your loved one that could be a health and safety concern and would like to arrange a collection, please contact us by email at robinhoodcemetery@solihull.gov.uk, providing the following information:
- cemetery
- grave number
- name of the deceased
- items removed
- your name
- your telephone number
We have three cemeteries in Solihull.
Attendance at funerals for burials
Attendance at a graveside is unlimited.
Attendance at funerals for cremations
Scatterings and cremated remains interments can be booked through your funeral director.
The Book of Remembrance Room and waiting rooms are now open.
Memorial headstone permits are being processed and stonemasons should email these to robinhoodcemetery@solihull.gov.uk
Cemetery and Crematorium bookings
Bookings should be made through your funeral director.
Dedicated memorials
We have memorials commissioned by Solihull SANDS at all of our cemeteries dedicated to babies who have died around the time of their birth.
At Woodlands Cemetery we have memorials dedicated to children and to members of the armed forces commissioned by The Friends of Woodlands Cemetery.