Housing Benefit payments
Due to a technical issue, monthly Housing Benefit payments set to be paid yesterday (Thursday 31 July) and today (Friday 1 August) will now be paid by Tuesday (5 August).
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Our cemeteries
We operate Rainsbrook Crematorium and the following four cemeteries in the borough:
- Clifton Road Cemetery
- Croop Hill Cemetery
- Watts Lane Cemetery
- Whinfield Cemetery
View the council's Cemetery Regulations
Our bereavement services team can help with all enquiries about funerals and cremations. Call the team on (01788) 533715 or email rainsbrook@rugby.gov.uk
- View the Bereavement Services Rules and Regulations
- View the Stonemason and Funeral Directors Registration Scheme
Vehicle access at council cemeteries
Parking on all cemetery roads is not permitted at any time, unless one of the following applies:
- you hold a valid blue badge and can park without blocking the road for council maintenance vehicles
- you are a registered stonemason who has the approval of the bereavement services team to erect or remove a memorial
Cemetery gates close up to one hour prior to a burial and only reopen once the service has finished.
Pedestrian access remains open to all visitors.