F.A.Q.

Burials

Q. What types of graves are available in Glasnevin Trust cemeteries?

A. The graves in can be described as follows:

• Glasnevin Cemetery & Goldenbridge Cemetery

GRAVE DIMENSIONS
Single Grave 8ft x 2ft (244cm x 60.96cm) - No kerbing/surrounds permitted
Double Grave 8ft x 4ft (244cm x 120cm) - Kerbing permitted
Treble Grave 8ft x 6ft (244cm x 180cm)

INTERIOR GRAVES
All single interior graves 8ft long by 2ft wide. No kerbing is allowed on single graves. Graves are not situated beside a pathway. They already have one old burial, which took place around the early 1900s.They were never bought by the family of the person already interred and therefore can be sold by the Cemetery as new graves. The number of burials in each grave varies but each interior grave usually holds 2 burials & possibly more depending on the time between each burial & the number of burials either side (although the number of burials in a grave cannot be guaranteed). Interior graves are available in St. Patrick’s Section, St. Paul’s Section (only if existing family grave there), The South Section and the Dublin Section of the Cemetery (* Doubles only). The cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the grave and has to be purchased seperately.

BORDER GRAVES
All double graves 8ft long by 4ft wide. All graves They are beside a pathway. They do not contain previous burials The number of burials in a grave varies but each border grave  usually holds 2 burials & possibly more depending on the time between each burial & the number of burials either side (although the number of burials in a grave cannot be guaranteed). They are available in St. Bridget’s Section, The Dublin Section and The South Section of the Cemetery. The cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the grave and has to be purchased seperately.
* Only if available (new section only)

NEW SECTIONS
The three sections at the Finglas end of the Cemetery - St. Mobhí, Tolka Vale and Old Finglas - overlook the Tolka river and are adjacent to the Finglas Road.

St. Mobhí Section
This is a grassed landscaped section and is the largest section in the new development. All graves are 8ft long by 3ft wide. Each grave will hold a minimum of 3 burials. Kerbing is not allowed in this section and it should also be noted that no items are to be placed on the grave surface. The height of monuments is restricted to a maximum of 98 inches, and all bases/plinths (the element of the monuments directly resting on the pre-laid foundation) should be 36inches long by 8inches wide (to a maximum of 10inches). The cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the grave and has to be purchased seperately. 

Tolka Vale Section
This section runs with the contours of the Tolka river. All graves overlook the Tolka river and the Tolka river linear park. The graves in this section are 8ft long by 4ft wide. Each grave will hold a minimum of 4 burials. Kerbing is not allowed in this section. The height of monuments is restricted to a maximum of 98 inches, and all bases/plinths (the element of the monuments directly resting on the pre-laid foundation) should be 48inches long by 12inches wide (to a maximum of 14inches) . The cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the grave and has to be purchased seperately.

Old Finglas Section
This is the smallest section in the development. It is designed to reflect the older parts of the Cemetery by having a Celtic Cross as the only monument permitted. The graves in this section are 8ft long by 4ft wide. Each grave will hold a minimum of 4 burials. Kerbing is compulsory in this section - minimum dimensions of kerbing 5 inches by 4 inches. There is no height restrictions on monuments but the height may be limited to the suitablity of the foundations, and additional foundations may be required. All bases/plinths (the element of the monuments directly resting on the pre-laid foundation) should be 48inches long by 12inches wde (to a maximum of 14inches). The cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the grave and has to be purchased seperately.

The Angels Plot
This Section contains the burials of infants. Each grave is a non-vested communal grave (i.e. cannot be purchased, cannot be marked but the name can be inscribed on headstone).
Each grave holds approx. 20 interments, all of which are unrelated to each other. All burials take place before 10.30a.m.

• Dardistown, Palmerstown and Newlands Cross Cemeteries

All single graves are 4ft wide x 8ft long and are border graves. All graves hold four interments, possibly more over time. All Cemeteries are Lawn Cemeteries and therefore do not allow for surrounds or items on the grave surface. The Cemetery is responsible for cutting grass & maintaining graves. There is a height restriction on headstones in Newlands Cross Cemetery. The cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the grave and has to be purchased seperately.
*All graves can be purchased in advance and all fees associated with each grave can also be paid in advance i.e. ALL interment fees, monument foundation fees, headstones fees.

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Q. Who can be buried in a grave?

A. All graves have one designated owner, and are usually bought at the time of a burial or in advance of a burial. The person remains the owner in perpetuity unless, in their lifetime, they transfer the grave to someone else (original grave paper also required). Regarding interment in a grave in Glasnevin Cemetery, Palmerstown Cemetery, Dardistown Cemetery and Newlands Cross Cemetery, these can be booked in advance. Glasnevin Trust rules and regulations concerning right of burials in a grave are as follows:
The owner can authorize any interment to take place in the grave. They can also request to have a note made in our records to allow named individuals to be interred. Husband or wife, mother and father, children of the owner have automatic right to be interred in the grave. (No authority required)
The following people can be interred: Brother, Sister, Grandparents/Grand Children, Nephews, Nieces, Son-in-law/Daughter-in-law and Non relatives * with the express written permission of the owner * or, if the owner is deceased, then the spouse or else all the children of the owner. Should there be no spouse or children of the owner, then the owner’s executor.
It should be noted that – Brother, Sister, Grandparents, Nephews, Nieces and Son-in-law/Daughter-in-law cannot authorize any interments unless they are the Grave Owner’s Executor/Executrix.
If outside these relationships Contact Cemeteries Office in order to make note in the records.

Q. Can cremated remains be interred in a family grave?

A. Yes. Cremated remains can also be buried in an existing grave in any of the Glasnevin Trust cemeteries. Frequently, families choose this option when they already have a family grave which may be full. Interment of cremated remains does not use up burial space as cremated remains are interred under the headstone, and therefore are not disturbed when a future burial takes place. The procedure for interment is the same as for a normal coffin burial, but with only a small portion of the grave opened. Click here for other cremated remains disposal option.

Q. Are all graves opened by mechanical digger?

A. No. There are 2 classes of graves in our Cemeteries –
1. Border Graves – opened by mechanical digger. All graves in Newlands Cross, Dardistown, Palmerstown and in certain areas in Glasnevin are classed as border graves.
2. Interior graves are opened manually. Interior graves are located in Glasnevin Cemetery and Goldenbridge Cemetery.

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Q. What can I do to keep my grave tidy?

A. Graves can be maintained as follows:
• By the families themselves
• By the Glasnevin Cemeteries Group on a single one off basis and also on an annual basis
• A yearly maintenance fee is charged on all burials; the grave will therefore be tidied by Glasnevin Trust for 1 year after the burial
• A stone monument can be placed so as to cover the surface of the grave, thus avoiding the necessity to maintain the grave in the future. It should be noted that the grave must be full before this can be done.
• Palmerstown, Dardistown and Newlands Cross Cemeteries, being Lawn Cemeteries, are maintained by  Glasnevin Trust.

Q. Are there graves available to purchase?

A. Yes. Contrary to public opinion, there are still graves available in Glasnevin Cemetery in certain sections. There is also a “New Section” recently developed at the Finglas end of the Cemetery, where there are many graves available to purchase. Contact the office for details (01)8301133. Palmerstown Cemetery has a limited availability of graves. Dardistown and Newlands Cross Cemeteries also have graves available with burial capacity for the next 50 to 100 years respectively. It is possible for a family to select a grave, in advance of a burial, in the all of our Cemeteries, and it is necessary to make an appointment first.
 

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Q. Can I research my family tree through your records ?

A. Yes. You can search our archive database online using our genealogy page.

Q. How do I arrange a burial ?

A. Firstly you can contact a funeral director who have experience in arranging funerals and will guide you expertly through the process at this distressing time.

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