St James Churchyard

The church is set in the centre of a large level churchyard alongside the Westerleigh village green, situated near the edge of the Cotswold hills.

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Index of graves:  Stjames_westerleigh_graves_index.pdf

Details of graves: Stjames_westerleigh_graves_list.pdf

Map of graves: Stjames_westerleigh_graves_map.pdf

Churchyard Local Regulations

The rules for graves and memorials at St James are governed by the Diocese of Bristol Churchyard Regulations 2021. Search online for ‘Bristol-churchyard-regulations-2021.pdf.’

 THIS IS A PLASTIC-FREE CHURCHYARD.

• Please do not leave any items of plastic or non-compostable wrapping. Any such items will be removed.
• New cremation plots will be dug to a size of 30 x 30 x 30cm
• Cremated remains should be put into the ground without a casket.
• Memorials over cremated remains shall be just below the level of the turf and measure no more than 45 x 30cm.
• Memorials should be sunk low enough to allow a mower to pass over them. They should not be placed in a surround.