Handsworth cemetery
- Address
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Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 8JT
See location map at bottom of page. - Cemetery opening times
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- 1 October to 31 March: 8:30am to 4:00pm
- 1 April to 30 September: 8:30am to 4.30pm
Only medical and guide dogs are allowed in the grounds.
- Office opening times
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The Handsworth cemetery office is currently closed. This site is administered by Sutton New Hall Cemetery.
- Contact us
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Bereavement Services main number: 0121 216 2000
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- Facilities
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- Accessible toilet next to the cemetery office (no radar key required)
- The chapel has step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance and level access inside when open
Services:
- Music can be played in the chapel using CDs, tapes or the organ (organist not provided)
- Burials can be arranged at short notice
- Access
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- Vehicle access to the cemetery is via the Oxhill Road and Camp Lane/Park Lane gates, with a speed limit of 5mph
The road network allows access to all sections, but most roads are narrow.
When visiting:
- consider other cemetery visitors when parking and use the area near the chapel where there is more space
- do not park on grave sections or grassed areas
- some roads are uneven due to tree roots and may be unsuitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs
- take care when walking along grave rows, as the ground may be uneven and grass can be slippery in wet weather
Public transport:
- The 101 bus stops outside the Oxhill Road gate
- Memorial options
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Memorials available to buy include:
- Sundial plaques
- Wooden memorial benches
Find out more about buying grave markers and memorials.
Contact us for our memorial pack. This includes a brochure of all our memorials and grave markers.
- Location
- Further information
- Burial and cremation records
