Location
The cemetery is just outside the village on Station Road (B4451), heading towards Deppers Bridge. There is a layby at the entrance, but no other car parking available. Despite being close to the road, the cemetery is very peaceful and surrounded by countryside.
The cemetery has been serving the village of Bishops Itchington for just over 100 years and in its centenary year of 2005, a plaque was installed on the wall of the chapel to commemorate this.
Enquiries
Valerie Powell manages the cemetery on behalf of the parish council. Any enquires regarding interments or the erection of memorials should be directed to Valerie on 0779 241 8642 or email: cemeterymanager@bishopsitchington-pc.gov.uk.
Cemetery Rules
A copy of the rules can be obtained from the parish clerk on 01926 613902. Alternatively, they can be downloaded from this website.
A copy of the Rules & Regulations for Burials and Cemetery Management can be downloaded from this page or a hard copy can be obtained from the parish council office. In addition to the cemetery rules, there is a separate policy regarding applications for burial in Bishop's Itchington Cemetery by non-residents of the parish.
Volunteers
Chapel Opening - Call for Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help with the opening of the Chapel (located in the Cemetery, off Station Road) at key points within the year, such as Easter, Remembrance Day and Christmas.
Our aim is to open the Chapel to the public for periods of quiet reflection, in a calm and peaceful setting.
Opening times and dates can be flexible and will be agreed in advance. If you would like to make a practical contribution to village life, please contact the Parish Clerk at the address below.
Mrs Jill Green, Parish Clerk
Bishop’s Itchington Parish Council, The Old Sorting Office, Chapel Street, Bishop’s Itchington Email: clerk@bishopsitchington-pc.gov.uk
Cemetery Fees
The current fees for burials and the erection of memorials were implemented from 3rd November 2025 and can be downloaded from this page. Please note that fees may be doubled for non-residents of the parish in certain circumstances. Please contact the cemetery manager for more information.
Cemetery fees are set by the parish council and are very reasonable when compared to the fees charged by larger, municipal cemeteries. The fees go towards the cost of maintaining the cemetery which is a much valued local amenity. Maintenance of the cemetery costs several thousand pounds each year and includes regular grass mowing, tree and hedge trimming, maintenance of the buildings and refuse collection.
Inspection of Memorials at Bishop’s Itchington Cemetery
An annual review of the memorials at Bishop’s Itchington Cemetery will be taking place W/C 26/01/26 (weather dependent). The inspection will be completed by an independent contractor qualified in fitting memorials who are members of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM).
This will be completed in accordance with our Memorial Safety Policy which can be found on the Bishop’s Itchington Parish Council website. The objective is to ensure the cemetery remains a safe place for the public, council staff, and contractors. The policy includes a safety inspection regime, classification of risk, and the council's procedure for contacting memorial owners when issues arise.
Should you have any questions please contact Cemetery Manager - Valarie Powell
Email: cemeterymanager@bishopsitchington-pc.gov.uk
Tel: 07792 418642