York Cemetery, UK

03/03/2026

Temporary Grounds Person (seasonal)

We have a vacancy for a Temporary Grounds Person (seasonal) to join our happy small team. The position is be based on 37.5 hours a week, ideally to start in March.

Please share if you feel this would suit someone you know, who loves been outside and has some experience of using motorized gardening equipment. Call into the office or get in touch with the Cemetery Manager for more details on [email protected]

Thank you!

10/12/2025

Just a reminder that we will be selling Christmas wreaths again Sat 13th & Sun 14th 10 til 4 (£12) while stocks last. You can also collect pre-ordered wreaths. We also have honey from the cemetery bees back in stock - a lovely stocking filler! 🐝

24/11/2025

We have two treats for you, and you couldn’t really shop any more local.

🎄 Wreaths are available to order, please order before 8 December. You’ll be able to collect them in person on 6/7 and 13/14 December. Wreaths are £12 each, and we have a lovely new supplier this year.

🐝 LOCAL HONEY
Produced by the bees who live in the Cemetery grounds. Each jar is just £6.50 and available from the cemetery office. Delicious on your Christmas morning toast!

For both you can call 01904 610578 or email [email protected] and you can pay in cash or card on collection.

21/11/2025

The colder weather makes us think of Christmas.

The Friends of York Cemetery Carol Concert is now fully booked. This annual treat is always popular, and books up quickly. So, booking early to avoid disappoint is advised. All our events are in our free leaflet (in the Harriet Centre foyer) and on our website.

Snow makes for some pretty views around the Cemetery, but do take care on the paths in the cold, winter weather.

29/10/2025

On Saturday at 12.30pm The Royal British Legion will march to the Cross of Sacrifice for the annual wreath-laying ceremony and service.

Refreshments will be served in the Harriet Centre afterwards. All welcome, please do come along and be part of this moving event.

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There will also be a poppy display in the chapel from Thursday-Saturday this week.

Flowers For The Fallen will be displaying three hand made poppy nets for the act of remembrance in the Chapel, between 12noon and 2pm each day from 30 October to 1 November.

Donations to York Cemetery Trust can be made in the plate provided.

02/10/2025

With the weather warnings about Storm Amy this weeked, we'd just like to take this opportunity to share our High Winds Policy which states:

York Cemetery has several areas of woodland and tree-lined drives and pathways which in high winds carry the risk of falling timber and causing damage to their surroundings, visitors and vehicles.

With that in mind, our high winds policy has been created to ensure that our visitors, staff and volunteers all remain safe during times of increased risk.

On advice, we have had to decide that the whole site will be closed to general visitors when wind gusts of over 45mph have been forecast. The gates will be locked. We know that it can be frustrating when we have to close the site at short notice, especially if you have been planning a visit for a while, but we will always provide as much notice as we possibly can before closing, by posting on our website and across our social media channels, so we recommend checking beforehand.

25/09/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that once again The Friends of York Cemetery have won a platinum RHS - Royal Horticultural Society award.

The judge said:

‘It was wonderful to meet such dedicated people who work so hard to make the site the wonderful place that it is. It was lovely too to hear what great priority is given to nature and wildlife of all kinds, even to the extent of providing drinking points in woodland areas during drought.

It was wonderful to see surprising features, such as the herb garden and community orchard, where people are able to come and help themselves. The design of the herb garden is stunning, with donated grave edging stones to outline the well planned beds and signs from donated stone by the stone mason.

It’s a wonderful place to sit and peacefully enjoy the scents and so many butterflies.’

Thank you to everyone who helps make this place what it is. Volunteers, staff and visitors.

Here’s a few photos some of our little details you may not have seen, from the past year or so.

08/07/2025

We are honoured to have PC Robert Smith with us here in the Cemetery.

He was a dedicated railway police officer who was killed in the Baedeker Raid, while on duty at the age of 64. He spent a lifetime serving the public and those travelling on the London North Eastern Railway through York.

A group of award-winning local film-makers are hoping to bring his story to life, with a short film made in the city. They have launched a crowdfunding campaign to complete their not-for-profit film. All funds raised beyond basic production and screening costs will be shared between York Normandy Veterans, to help purchase a memorial bench, and York Cemetery Trust, to support the upkeep of this beautiful space.

If you’re able to help, they have got some fantastic perks to thank you for your generosity: https://igg.me/at/PCRobertSmith/x/38546044 #/
https://vimeo.com/1077056436?p=1s

Please help us make and show this important part of Railway and York history, by visiting our Indiegogo crowdfunding page. We have some exciting perks in return…