Penn Road Cemetery

We are aware that local residents have raised concerns regarding water at Penn Road Cemetery. We are looking into this and will provide an update as soon as possible.

Penn Road cemetery operates alongside High Wycombe cemetery as part of a combined provision for residents from the unparished area of High Wycombe. Residents from other areas can also be buried at the cemetery for an additional fee.

Before visiting this cemetery, check our cemetery regulations.

Check the cemetery notice board for accurate closing times.

Opening hours change in Winter (between 31 October and 1 February) when gates are open 8am to 4pm.

The gates are locked overnight and will not be reopened until the following day.

Office opening times vary.

Before visiting, call the cemetery officer on 01494 421 819.

Visitors should park in the bays provided at the entrance and walk into the cemetery.

Contact our office to arrange access with a vehicle.

There are 4 charging points in the cemetery on-site parking and can be accessed during cemetery opening times. These units are operated by BP Pulse (or this service is provided by BP Pulse).

Toilets are situated in the office building and will only be available when the office is open.

The columbaria provides an above ground chamber that has been designed for the placement of cremated remains. They are situated in a tranquil area with water features surrounded by beautiful plants and greenery.

The chamber is sealed by a granite tablet that can be inscribed with your choice of decoration and inscription. The lease is for a period of 5, 10 or 20 years. Speak to a member of staff for more information and assistance with an application.

Before you purchase burial rights, make sure you read our cemetery regulations.

The purchasing of burial rights is usually carried out by an appointed funeral director on behalf of the deceased's family. If you are not using a funeral director, call the cemetery officer.

Weekday burials will be accommodated at short notice where possible through the management of stock graves, there will be no additional fee for weekday short notice burials where they can be reasonably accommodated.

The provision of concrete or polypropylene "chamber" graves may require 24 hours' notice.

Sunday and Bank Holiday Burials

We are extending our burial operational hours to include Sundays and non-religious Bank Holidays from 9 September 2024 for a trial period of 6 months.

Extended hours will enable us to meet the specific short notice burial requirements of the Islamic community in addition to offering an extended service to all faith and non-faith groups.

The owner of the burial rights may purchase a memorial and any memorial must be approved by us before installation. Local masons can advise on the regulations governing memorials.

See our webpage for information on cemetery fees.

Written permission may be obtained for the temporary erection of a wooden cross, provided an application is made at the same time for a natural stone memorial. A memorial mason acting on the instruction of the named person normally makes the application.

Cremated remains graves for the interment of ashes.

There is a multi-faith section for the interment of babies, stillborn babies and young children. The cremated remains of children up to the age of 14 and infants up to the age of 3 can be buried in this section.

This area provides a quiet spot for families wanting to remember their babies.

For more information see our cemetery regulations.

For information on the cost of burials and memorials, see our fees page.