Blessing of the Graves

Blessing of the Graves will take place this year on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 3pm.  

Due to the limited number of car parking spaces that are available within the City Cemetery, a booking system is in place for blue badge holders only and on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces can be reserved by completing the form below.

Blue Badge Vehicle Booking Form 

Please note some important information to note that will be in place on the day:

• The City Cemetery will be closed to the general public on Sunday, 22 June, except for burials and for those who have a parking space booked
• Parking will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and it will not be possible to reserve a spot in particular area
• There will be no vehicular access to the cemetery until 1pm and access will only be given to those who have registered with gates remaining open until 2pm.
• If you have booked a space you will have to arrive before 2pm as there will be no vehicular access after this time
• Once on site, vehicles will remain there until the crowds have dispersed which, it’s estimated, will be approximately 30 minutes after the service finishes. 
• Other car parking is being made available and again are for blue badge holders at St Mary’s Church, Creggan, St Cecilia’s College and Celtic Park. There is no prior booking to these sites, access will only be given to vehicles that display a current Disability Blue Badge Permit on arrival and these too will be filled on a first come basis first served basis. 

To view the live stream of the Blessing of the Graves go to the following links:

Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CemeterySundayDerry