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Lesmahagow Cemetery (1879)
Lanarkshire
Location & Directions
Strathaven Road Lesmahagow
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Contact & Burial Authority
Burial groundLesmahagow Cemetery (1879)
Site addressStrathaven Road Lesmahagow
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 the interment of cremated remains. Unfortunately, at this time, lairs cannot be purchased for future use.
ParkingRoads within the Cemetery provide adequate parking.
AccessibilityToilets are available at Cemetery, however, do not allow for wheelchair access. Tarmac and red ash paths run throughout Cemetery allowing access for wheelchair users.
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 lair.
Chapel seatingNo seating available at Cemetery. Wheelchairs can be provided by South Lanarkshire Council if required.
RefreshmentsNo refreshments available within Cemetery.
Site size9.46 acres
Additional notesThe cemetery opened in 1874 and records commenced from this date detailing four seperate sections. Interestingly, interred within the common ground area is a Corporal McKay who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny. A further extension was opened during 2005 allowing future interments.
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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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