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Cemetery · South Shields

Harton Cemetery

Harton Cemetery is a cemetery in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, in the South Tyneside council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationSouth Shields, NE34 6JE
Council areaSouth Tyneside
Nearest townSouth Shields

Directions South Tyneside bereavement services

Most UK cemeteries are run by the local council. South Tyneside Council’s bereavement services team handles burials, grave purchases, memorial permits and grave searches.

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Harton Cemetery?
Contact South Tyneside council’s bereavement services or ask a funeral director to arrange it. You’ll need the registrar’s certificate for burial and, for a new grave, to buy the exclusive right of burial.
How do I find a grave at Harton Cemetery?
The cemetery office holds burial registers and grave plans. Many councils also have online burial record searches, and some records are indexed by genealogy websites.

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