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Freedom of Information: Burials and cremations

We are frequently asked questions about the number of burials and cremations in the Royal Borough of Kingston. 

The information is as follows.

2014 funerals

Burials = 136

Cremations = 915

Cremations under 24 weeks = 50

2015 funerals

Burials = 127

Cremations = 1002

Cremations under 24 weeks = 58

2016 funerals

Burials = 135

Cremations = 964

Cremations under 24 weeks = 40

2017 funerals

Burials = 127

Cremations = 919

Cremations under 24 weeks = 45

2018 funerals

Burials = 139

Cremations = 948

Cremations under 24 weeks = 42

2019 funerals

Burials = 121

Cremations = 899

Cremations under 24 weeks = 26

2020 funerals

Burials = 137

Cremations = 1180

Cremations under 24 weeks = 39

2021 (1/1/2021 to 31/5/2021) funerals

Burials = 72

Cremations = 469