Cremated remains

Part of: Cremations

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Collection and/or disposal of cremated remains

Cremated remains will be held for collection at the crematorium for 28 days free of charge – after which a monthly charge will be applied.

Interment of cremated remains

There are different options available for the interment of cremated remains, depending on availability and choice of cemetery:

Dunham Lawn Cemetery - Cremated remains can be interred in an existing burial plot, but there are no new burial plots available. New vaults and niches are available.

Hale Cemetery - New vaults are available for the interment of cremated remains.

Sale Cemetery, Stretford Cemetery, and Urmston Cemetery - New burial plots are available for the interment of cremated remains.

Scattering of cremated remains

Cremated remains can be scattered in specific areas of:

  • Dunham Lawn Cemetery
  • Hale Cemetery
  • Sale Cemetery
  • Stretford Cemetery
  • Urmston Cemetery

Dunham Lawn Cemetery

We do not permit cremated remains to be scattered within the cemetery, but there are options within the Gardens of Remembrance along with different memorials.

Hale Cemetery

There is a scattering area and a Padlock Memorial to the right-hand boundary of the cemetery. Cremated remains can be scattered in this area free of charge in the lawn around the memorial.

Sale Cemetery

There is a scattering area and Tower Memorial by the Raglan Road entrance to the cemetery. Cremated remains can be scattered in this area free of charge in the lawn around the memorial.

Stretford Cemetery

There is a scattering area and Tower Memorial to the left-hand side of the cemetery overlooking Turn Moss. Cremated remains can be scattered in this area free of charge in the lawn around the memorial.

Urmston Cemetery

There is a scattering area and Tower Memorial in the cemetery near the lower car park. Cremated remains can be scattered in this area free of charge in the lawn around the memorial.

The Ashes Register

The Ashes Register is an online platform that allows you to record and map the final resting place of your loved one’s ashes. This ensures their memory is preserved for future generations.

There is a searchable database where you can look for the locations of friends and relatives.

How it works

You can create a basic listing for free. There is the option to enhance your listing for an additional fee.

Enhanced Memorial Wall

For an extra fee you can add personal touches, for example:

  • photos,
  • videos,
  • stories to celebrate their life.

This feature also includes a:

  • family history section,
  • condolences area,
  • book of remembrance.

Visit The Ashes Register website

For details of Padlock and Tower memorials and other options available for the disposal of cremated human remains, see our memorials page.