Cemeteries and Bereavement Services

Role and Responsibilities of RMBC Bereavement Services

Through regular site visits and close collaboration with Dignity, the Bereavement Services team is responsible for actively managing the contractual relationship between Rotherham Council and Dignity. This includes monitoring and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations, as well as overseeing the successful delivery of additional agreed-upon projects to maintain high standards of service and continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities of Dignity

Dignity is contracted by Rotherham Council to manage and deliver all operational services across the borough’s cemeteries and crematorium. This includes the maintenance and upkeep of all nine municipal cemeteries; East Herringthorpe, Masbrough, Maltby, Moorgate, Wath, Greasbrough Town Lane, Rawmarsh High Street, Haugh Road and Greasbrough Lane.

As the primary point of contact for members of the public and cemetery visitors, Dignity handles day-to-day enquiries and service delivery. Their main office is located at East Herringthorpe Cemetery and Crematorium, serving as the central hub for daily operations.

Roles and Responsibilities of Glendale

Glendale works in close partnership with Dignity to ensure that all cemetery and crematorium grounds are maintained to a consistently high standard. Their responsibilities include:

• Removal of litter, emptying and managing waste bins
• Mowing lawned and grassed areas
• Tree, shrub and vegetation maintenance
• Ensuring walkways and paths remain safe and accessible, including gritting in the winter
• Removing graffiti
• Ensuring surface drains remain clear from obstructions
• Maintaining taps and other on-site facilities to ensure they are in good working order
• Preparing graves for interments

Contact Information

RMBC Bereavement Services

Contact RMBC Bereavement Services

Dignity Funerals Limited

Tel: 01709 850344