Ireleth Cemetery

About the cemetery

Ireleth Cemetery opened in 1952 adjacent to St Peter’s Church. It is a small cemetery covering 1.5 acres.  

The cemetery is now closed for new graves. However, burials can take place in section of St Peter’s churchyard.

Facilities

There is a toilet block at the entrance to the cemetery with a water tap on the wall to the right of the entrance

Opening hours

1 April to 31 October

8am to 8.30pm

1 November to 31 March

8am to 6.30pm

Parking facilities

There is no parking within the cemetery grounds; visitors are asked to park on Ireleth Brow outside the cemetery gates.

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.