Bereavement

Who to contact

Bereavement Services
Council Offices
High Street
Prescot
L34 3LD

Telephone: 0151 443 5231

Email: bereavementservices@Knowsley.gov.uk

After suffering a bereavement, there are many important decisions to make. We hope this information and advice will help you as much as possible.

Knowsley cemeteries - opening times and contact information

Knowsley's cemeteries include Prescot cemetery and Knowsley cemetery as well as the cemeteries at St Chad's and St Michael's churches which are no longer able to accept any further burials.

You may want more information on burials and cremation in Knowsley or arranging and maintaining memorials at the cemeteries.

Cemeteries are always open to the public, however, the main gates for vehicles are only open between the following times:

  • April to September 8am to 8pm
  • October to March 8am to dusk

Registrars' OfficeBereavement services office

All records are held at the cemeteries office, which is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

If you are searching for burial and cremation records or registers, you must apply in writing to the cemeteries office.  There is a fee for this service.  Please contact us to find out the current charge.  You should provide us with as much information as possible regarding the names and date of burial.

Charter for the bereaved

Knowsley Cemeteries and Bereavement Services has adopted the Charter for the Bereaved and fully complies with the national standards. Please contact the office at the above address for further information.