Opened 4 February 1885. Whilst there are no new graves available for burials within the cemetery, there are still half graves for 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.
Lime Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 8HX
United Kingdom
Stretford
Manchester
M32 8HX
The cemetery is at the bottom of Lime Road (Off Edge Lane) and is which is approximately 600 meters from Stretford Metro Station.
Buses from Altrincham and Manchester stop on the A56 near the Stretford Mall Shopping Centre which is approximately 5 minutes walk to the cemetery.
Cemetery regulations
Where an existing concrete raft is not in place, foundation 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.
On sections AA headstone must not exceed 2’6" in height from ground level and should be a maximum of 3’ in width and a minimum of 3" thick. On other sections headstones may reach a maximum of 3’.
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.