Haxby and Wigginton Cemetery is situated to the north of Haxby and Wigginton. In 1991 it became clear to Haxby Town Council that there was a need to acquire more land. At the same time Wigginton Parish Council became aware that they had no space for burials. Land became available adjacent to the cemetery and both councils agreed to subscribe equally to the cost of the extension and would jointly maintain it. A joint Haxby and Wigginton Burial Committee was set up and the cemetery was renamed “The Haxby and Wigginton Cemetery”.
The Committee Consists of the Following Members of the Haxby and Wigginton Councillors
Representing Haxby Town Council
Cllr Ruth Pearson - Chair
Cllr Chris Cooper
Cllr Tony Fisher
Cllr Chris Hogg
Representing Wigginton Parish Council
Cllr John Gates
Cllr Peter Lakey
Cllr Linda Pepper
Cllr Jane Roberts
The committee is now known as the “Haxby and Wigginton Cemetery Committee”. The ownership of the old cemetery is vested in Haxby Town Council which has the title to the land as Haxby Parish Council. The ownership of the new cemetery is vested jointly in Haxby Town Council and Wigginton Parish Council which have a joint title in the deeds.
The cemetery is for the parishioners of Haxby and Wigginton.The main entrance into the cemetery is through wrought iron gates situated on Moor Lane. The second entrance/exit can be accessed through wooden gates on Oaken Grove where you will find the car park. The cemetery is known for its very tranquil location. It is surrounded by trees and hedges. Cherry trees and a beautiful line of silver birch trees have also been planted giving the area a very pleasant outlook.
The administration of the cemetery is carried out by Haxby Town Council & the Cemetery Clerk is Jane Grant.
