Introduction to Cemetery Management for Parish and Town Clerks hosted by ICCM - 06th October 2026

Course overview

• General powers of management

• Overview of legal requirements and implications

• Grave identification and cemetery plans 

• Checking procedures -verification of location, depth, size

• Dealing with shallow graves

• Overview of administration processes

• Memorials

• Grave ownership

• Exhumation

• The burial service

• Health and safety
  

Suitable for anyone involved in managing or working in a cemetery, particularly those in Town and Parish Councils, and is designed to give a general introduction to cemetery management.

Please note the course is based on the legislation in England & Wales

Equipment required: a computer, phone or tablet with internet connection, video and microphone function, able to run Teams, either as an app or online.

Learning Outcomes 

• Elevate your cemetery management skills

• Gain knowledge of legal requirements

• Learn effective management practices

• Develop an understanding of operational responsibilities

• Have your questions answered

• Creates confident, empowered bereavement service professionals
  

Please note - We are pleased to have secured this training at a discounted rate. To ensure the training goes ahead, we need to reach a minimum number of delegates. We encourage those interested to register as soon as possible to help us meet this requirement.