The burials process
If you are having a service in the chapel the coffin or casket will be moved to the prepared burial plot in the cemetery once the service is near its end. Your chosen celebrant will then commit the body to the ground and end the service.
The grave will then be backfilled by cemetery grounds staff, and the earth allowed to settle before any memorials can be erected.
Cemeteries
We have a number of cemeteries Trafford that you can choose from. Each have their own facilities and regulations.
- Dunham Lawn Cemetery shares its grounds with Altrincham Crematorium
- Sale Cemetery
The following cemeteries are only available to re-open existing graves.
Alternative burial arrangements
If you are considering alternative burial arrangements, you will need to contact the relevant bodies to obtain the appropriate licenses and ensure compliance with any existing regulations.
- For burial at sea, you can find more information on the DEFRA website
- For home burial, you can find more information on the Environment Agency website.