Work under way for new Oxford burial ground

Thursday 8 October

The Oxford Council of Faiths (OXCOF) welcomes the news that construction has begun on the new Oxford Burial Meadow, on the outskirts of Horspath.

OXCOF’s committee has campaigned for many years for more burial space in Oxford, particularly to ensure that the needs of the city’s different faith communities can be met.

The new 17-acre burial ground is expected to provide space for around 45 years of burials, addressing a long-standing shortage in the city. Work starts on new Oxford buria…

Construction began in September and the burial ground is expected to open in 2027.

Read more on the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmrry5y1255no