Information about the cemetery can be found here but for more details please call the office on 01803 862147.
Totnes Cemetery lies in a peaceful, semi-rural setting in Follaton within walking distance of the town centre of Totnes. The address is Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5LX
The Cemetery is run by Totnes Town Council and anyone may apply to be buried in its grounds. Space is available in consecrated and unconsecrated land for burials or cremated remains. There is also a section for members of the Catholic faith. At present we do not have areas for other faiths but would be happy to discuss your requirements with you and will help if at all possible.
Totnes Town Council has a legal obligation to ensure that all who enter the cemetery are safe to do so. As part of this we are required to carry out inspections of memorials at regular intervals.
Bench Maintenance, January/February 2026
The Town Council is currently undertaking a programme of maintenance to benches in the cemetery. Where possible we have contacted owners of memorial benches to notify them of the works.
The wooden benches need additional time to dry out before maintenance work can start (for example sanding down prior to proofing/wood preserver being applied) so will be out of position for longer. Any memorial plaques will be removed while the work is ongoing and replaced when the work is complete.
The Town Council apologies for any upset caused or confusion if a bench cannot be located.
Water Supply
There is water available in the Cemetery by the small gate from Plymouth Road.
Cemetery Regulations
Memorial Application
Once completed, please return along with the Deed of Grant to Totnes Town Council, Guildhall Offices, 5 Ramparts Walk, Totnes, TQ9 5QH or email
To request a memorial bench in the cemetery please email
Burial Fees
Burial Form
Once completed, please return the burial form and lawn section agreement form (see below) along with the Deed of Grant to Totnes Town Council, Guildhall Offices, 5 Ramparts Walk, Totnes, TQ9 5QH or email
Pre-Purchase Grave Form and Lawn Section Agreement Form
If you wish to plan ahead and purchase your plot in advance please complete the pre-purchase grave form and the lawn section agreement form (for plots in sections J, Q and R) and submit it by email.
Cemetery Map
Funeral Directors
You can request an information pack by contacting the office.
