Mullenan City Cemetery Now Open for Burials
26 May 2026
Derry City and Strabane District Council is pleased to confirm that the new municipal cemetery at Mullenan Road is now fully operational and open for burials.
This significant £5.2 million investment provides a modern, peaceful and accessible space for families to remember their loved ones, ensuring burial provision for the city for many years to come. As the existing City Cemetery at Lone Moor Road approaches full capacity, Mullenan Cemetery will now become the primary burial site serving the Derry City area.
Designed with dignity, accessibility and long-term sustainability in mind, Mullenan Cemetery is a modern and inclusive facility that offers a calm and respectful environment within a thoughtfully landscaped and tranquil setting. The site has been developed as a seamless lawn cemetery, maintaining a clean and serene appearance throughout.
The facility provides approximately 3,500 burial plots, offering around 20 years of capacity, with scope for future expansion.
Cemetery facilities
Mullenan City Cemetery has been designed to meet the needs of a diverse community, with a wide range of facilities including:
- Interdenominational provision including dedicated space for Islamic burials
- A Garden of Angels for reflection
- Ashes plots and a Columbarium with niches for interment
- A landscaped pond providing a quiet area for contemplation
- A modern administrative building with reception, office space and staff facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities with full disability access
- 157 car parking spaces and a layout designed to accommodate large funeral vehicles and buses
- Pedestrian and cycle access, including links to Balloughry Road and potential future connections to local greenways
- Level pathways and accessible design features, ensuring ease of movement for all visitors
Accessibility and Visitor Information
Accessibility has been a central consideration in the design of the site, ensuring it is welcoming and usable for all members of the community. The cemetery features level ground throughout, clearly defined pathways, dropped kerbs, and accessible facilities to support visitors with limited mobility.
Opening hours
The cemetery is open to visitors:
Summer: 8.00am – 8.00pm
Winter: 8.00am – 4.30pm
The opening of Mullenan Cemetery marks an important step in ensuring the continued provision of a vital service for the people of Derry City and Strabane District. The facility has been carefully planned to balance practical needs with a sensitive, peaceful environment, providing a fitting place of remembrance for generations to come.
Arranging a Burial
Burial plots are arranged through local funeral directors. For further information, please visit the Cemetery team T: 02871 362615 (Derry) T: 02871253253 (Strabane) 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Email: [email protected]
For information on burial charges visit - Derry City & Strabane - Services