by admin | May 1, 2022 | Bolton Cemeteries, Uncategorized
There are even Bolton council cemeteries. Unlike with many other local authorities the cemeteries there are all open for new burials and also have plots solely for cremated remains. Tonge is the oldest of Bolton’s cemeteries, having first opened in 1856 as...
by admin | Feb 11, 2022 | Our Cemeteries
There are seven cemeteries and one crematorium maintained by Oldham Council. All of the Oldham council cemeteries date from the 19th Century but are still open for new burials. Chadderton and Greenacres are both cemeteries of historic interest. They were designed by...
by admin | Jan 16, 2022 | Stockport Cemeteries
There are five Stockport Council cemeteries and one crematorium The crematorium is at Stockport cemetery, where the local authority’s bereavement services are based. Stockport cemetery first opened in 1838 and still has space for new burials. It contains a...
by admin | Dec 23, 2021 | Trafford Cemeteries
There are five Trafford Council cemeteries and one crematorium. The cemeteries are at Dunham Lawn, Hale, Sale, Stretford and Urmston, while Altrincham Crematorium is at Dunham Massey, next to Dunham Lawn cemetery. As with most other local authorities, graves cost more...
by admin | Nov 25, 2021 | Manchester Cemeteries
There are five cemeteries that are managed by Manchester City Council – Blackley, General (Harphurey), Gorton, Phillips Park and Southern. The oldest of the Manchester council cemeteries is General (Harphurey) Cemetery. This was first opened as a private burial...
by admin | Oct 12, 2021 | Salford Cemeteries
There are four local authority-run Salford cemeteries. They are at Agecroft, Peel Green, Swinton and Weaste. The first two of these also have crematoria where an average of 1,800 cremations a year are carried out. New burial plots can be purchased in all four...