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Bent Cemetery (1853)
Lanarkshire
Location & Directions
Bent Road Hamilton
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Contact & Burial Authority
Burial groundBent Cemetery (1853)
Site addressBent Road Hamilton
Operator addressSouth Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Crematorium Sydes Brae Blantyre Scotland G72 0TL
County or regionLanarkshire
Managing authoritySouth Lanarkshire Council
Site statusSpace available
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Visiting, Burial Services & Facilities
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Site opening timesApril - September: 8.00am - 8.00pm November - February: 8.00am - 4.30pm March & October: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Office opening timesMonday - Thursday: 8.45am - 4.45pm Friday : 8.45am - 4.15pm Saturday : 9.00am - 12 noon
Burial choicesNew lairs are available for the interment of full burials and interment of cremated remains. Unfortunately at this time, lairs cannot be purchased for future use.
ParkingRoads within the Cemetery provide adequate parking.
AccessibilityNo toilets available at the Cemetery. Paths run throughout the Cemetery allowing for wheelchair access.
Service timesNo designated time slots, each funeral is allocated 1 hour in the Cemetery. This time allows the service to take place and allows SLC staff to close the lair.
Chapel seatingNo seating available at the Cemetery. Wheelchairs can be provided by South Lanarkshire Council if required.
RefreshmentsNo refreshments available within the Cemetery.
Site size14.88 acres
Additional notesThis cemetery was developed by a private company and opened in 1853. The local council acquired the cemetery in 1958 and developed various extensions-the latest being in 2005. It is the last resting place of Lord Hamilton,the 1st Marquis of Hamilton and the 8th, 9th and 10th Dukes of Hamilton and their families. Other notable people interred here are entertainer Sir Harry Lauder,the parents of explorer David Livingston and footballers Davie Cooper, Phil O'Donnell. The cemetery is also used as part of the Council's Open day. Interment records date back to 1853
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Burial Fees & Memorial Permissions
Burial charges and memorial permit fees are different. Confirm current charges directly with the authority.
Published costs and feesLair purchase: £591.00 Adult Interment Fees: Mon - Fri £553.00 Sat £605.00 Public Hol £745.00 Child Interment Fees: Mon - Fri Free of Charge Sat Free of Charge Public Hol Free of Charge Adult Crem Remains Interment Mon - Fri £148.00 Sat £163.00 Public Hol £202.00 Child Crem Remains Interment: Mon - Fri Free of Charge Sat Free of Charge Public Hol Free of Charge Scattering of Ashes: £32.00 Foundation Fees: Cost varies depending on foundations required for headstone. Costs start from £112.92
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Cemetery Rules & Official Documents
Memorial servicesNot applicable
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