Information rights

You have specific rights in relation to the data that you provide to the Council. To find out more, including how to make a request, please see our Information Rights page.

Privacy Notice

Services covered by this privacy notice Cemetery Management and Bereavement
Purpose of the Processing The personal data you provide is used to enable the council to deliver services to enable the burial of a person into a Council owned Cemetery, including public health burials and the issuing of a deed in respect of a burial plot.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal DataPublic Task
Legal Obligation
Performance of a Contract
Categories of Personal Data being Processed

The information collected from the enquirer contains the following:

  • Name, (both deceased and deed holder)
  • Address, (both deceased and deed holder)
  • Email Address, (Deed Holder)
  • Telephone Number, (Deed Holder)
  • Payment information, (Deed Holder)
  • Death Certificate
  • Coroners Certificate

  • Special Categories of Personal Data being Processed (if appropriate)Religion (of deceased only)
    Legal Basis for Processing Special Categories of Personal DataSubstantial Public Interest
    Who is the data shared with

    This information may be shared with:

  • Other council departments
  • Cemetery contractors
  • Police
  • NHS
  • Family Undertaker

  • How long will the data be kept for75 years after the closure date of the cemetery

    Last reviewed: April 20, 2023 by Ian

    Next review due: October 20, 2023

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