Bereavement services

We offer impartial help, support and guidance on all aspects of bereavement including memorialisation. Bereavement Services are full members of The Charter for the Bereaved. 

Unfortunately Bereavement Counselling is no longer available at Norse Road Cemetery but there is a Bereavement Group at St Mark's Church Bedford.

To make an appointment with us please call 01234 718150. Appointments are available between 10am to midday or 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Help and advice

• Registering a death
• Guiding principles for burial and cremation (Word)
• Advanced decisions (living will)

Funeral costs and financial assistance

If you’re on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging, you could get a funeral payment. How much depends on your circumstances and if you qualify.

 Any money you get is usually paid back from the deceased person’s estate (if they have one). Visit GOV.UK for further information.  

For anyone who has served in the armed forces, it may be possible to obtain assistance with funeral arrangements. You can find further information at Veterans UK, The Royal British Legion, or The Royal Navy Benevolent Trust. 

Please read our Public Health Funeral Policy. 

Contact Bereavement Services

If you wish to see a member of staff at Norse Road crematorium and cemetery, you will need to make an appointment between the hours of 10am to 12pm or 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. This will ensure staff will be available to help on request.

Email: crem@bedford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01234 718150

Bereavement Services
The Cemetery Complex
104 Norse Road
Bedford
MK41 0RL