Opened 13 December 1894. No new graves are available but burials do take place in those plots where the exclusive rights of burial still exist and the interment of cremated remains in existing family graves.
There are vaults available for the interment of cremated remains.
Whilst the chapel is unavailable for services, it is possible for a service to be held in the Stamford Chapel at the Crematorium chapel prior to interment.
Hale Road
Hale
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8DF
United Kingdom
Hale
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8DF
The cemetery is on the A538 which runs from Altrincham to Wilmslow approximately 2 miles from Altrincham train/tram interchange.
There are a number of bus routes from the interchange one being the No 283 which runs every half hour taking about 10 minutes. There is a stop right outside the cemetery gates.
Cemetery regulations
Foundations stones must not be more than 3’ x 15". They must be level and its back must be in line with the front edge of the turf on the next row of graves.
There should be a minimum of 6" between foundations.
Headstones must not exceed 3’ in height, 3’ in width and should be a minimum of 3" thick.
All memorials should be made from natural stone. Any other material should be discussed prior to ordering with the Bereavement Services Manager.
What you cannot do
You cannot interfere with the layout of the planting, graves or borders. The following are not permitted:
- kerbs
- border stones
- tiles
- slates
- raised mounds
- turf banking
- wooden erections
- trees
- shrubs
- planting
All planting should be contained in the soil at the head of the grave.
We reserve the right to remove dead flowers, wreaths etc at all times. We have the authority to remove, without notice anything placed on or round a grave which contravenes these regulations.