Urmston cemetery

Opened 14 November 1892. 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.

Urmston cemetery
Queens Road
Urmston
Manchester
M41 9HF
United Kingdom
location
Address
Queens Road
Urmston
Manchester
M41 9HF

The cemetery is at the bottom of Queens Road and a 10 minute walk from Urmston train station. There are a number of bus services from Altrincham and Manchester stopping near Queens Road.

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.

Headstones must not exceed 3’ in height from ground level and should be a maximum of 3’ in width and 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.