Bolton Council operate seven cemeteries. All of them are open for new burials and have smaller plots available solely for cremated remains. Overdale Crematorium contains the cemetery offices and is contactable on 01204 334499 and overdale@bolton.gov.uk
| Astley Bridge Cemetery | Blackrod Cemetery | Farnworth Cemetery |
|
Eden Street Astley Bridge Bolton BL1 6NU |
Manchester Road Blackrod Bolton BL6 5LS |
Cemetery Road Farnworth Bolton BL4 7QY |
| Heaton Cemetery | Ridgmont (Horwich) Cemetery | Tonge Cemetery |
|
Gilnow Road Bolton BL1 4LH |
Chorley Old Road, Horwich Bolton BL6 6BD |
Cemetery Road Tonge Bolton BL2 6AQ |
| Westhoughton Cemetery | ||
|
Cemetery Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 2BG |
Registration Scheme
Alberti, Lupton & Co are approved to work in Bolton’s cemeteries.
Cemetery Charges
The following charges are correct as of September 2021. Click here for a full list of charges.
| Description | Cost | Notes |
| Purchase of grave plot | £963 | |
| Cremated remains plot | £520 | |
| Memorial permit | £95 | |
| Additional inscriptions | £42 |
Permitted Sizes
Bolton Council’s cemeteries are not restricted to just lawn type memorials, but there are variaitons between them. Please contact them directly on 01204 334499 for further information.
Foundations
Memorials must be built on concrete bases that are supplied by Bolton Council.
Kerb Sets
Kerbsets are allowed but regulations concerning them vary between cemeteries, please contact the ccouncil on 01204 334499 for further information.
Additional Notes
Bolton’s cemeteries are open 9am-8pm April to September and 9am-4pm October to March.
Application Procedure
Bolton Crematorium,
Overdale Drive (off Chorley New Road),
Bolton,
BL1 5BU
Telephone: 01204 334499
Email: overdale@bolton.gov.uk
Cemetery Regulations
Bolton’s cemetery regulations are not available online, please contact the council directly on 01204 334499.