Cemetery Memorials

Selection of a memorial is a personal choice.

You will need to consider the type of stone, what design you would like and the inscription you want.  Your stonemason will be able to advise you along with assisting with the formalities of the submission of the necessary application forms and fees payable to the Council.

You may erect a headstone on any grave where the burial rights have been purchased, provided the burial rights owner gives consent, the Council fee is paid and the memorial application is approved.

You may also erect a kerb at Ramsgate Cemetery if you wish.

Kerbs at Margate Cemetery

Kerbs at Margate are only permitted where the initial burial rights were purchased since 25 November 2002 or before 14 September 1964

Memorial Plaques at Margate Cemetery - baby memorial

In the children's section at Margate cemetery, in addition to memorials on private individual graves, there is a statue with provision for small plaques around its base. Please contact Thanet Baby Bereavement Support Group for advice. 01843 223576

• Memorial information and ordering and pricing

Maintenance

Memorials are the responsibility of the owner of the burial rights and must be kept in good and secure order. Insurance may be available through your stonemason.

Private planting should be maintained to an acceptable standard.

Crematorium & Cemeteries
Thanet Crematorium

Manston Road,
Margate,
CT9 4LY

E-mail: crematorium@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577333

Fax: 01843 292218

Office opening hours

9.00am to 4.30pm (Mon - Fri)