Alston Cemetery

About the cemetery

Alston Cemetery is situated on a hillside on the southern outskirts of the highest market town in England. It is notable for its collection of mature specimen trees, including several large wellingtonias (giant redwoods). 

The cemetery is approximately 2 hectares and contains non-denominational, consecrated and un-consecrated, Roman Catholic and a natural woodland burial area.

The cemetery is proud to be a Green Flag award site, having held this accreditation consistently since 2014.

Opening hours

The cemetery is open from dawn until dusk, 365 days per year.

Parking facilities

No car park exists within the cemetery itself.  Visitors and funeral attendees are requested to park on the public highway in the area of The Firs, Alston and proceed by foot to the cemetery.  

Layout

Due to the size of the site, if visitors are looking for a specific grave, we recommend contacting bereavement services who will provide assistance in locating the grave on your behalf.  

We advise you do this as soon as possible as we regret, we cannot always answer queries immediately.