We're Available 24/7Ashton (Hurst) Cemetery is a Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council cemetery opened in 1891, located on Kings Road in Ashton-under-Lyne. It is one of only two cemeteries in the Tameside borough with a dedicated Muslim burial section. The cemetery follows Tameside's standard lawn cemetery format (no kerb sets since 1974) and does not have an on-site chapel. Graveside services follow Tameside's maximum 20-minute service regulation. The cemetery has an Exclusive Right of Burial lease of 100 years, one of the longest in Greater Manchester.
Grave leases are provided from 100 years, with extensions usually available from the cemetery.
Anyone can be buried at Ashton (Hurst) Cemetery, but grave prices depend on residency. Lower resident rates typically apply to families living in Tameside, with higher fees for non-residents. Residency rules are complex so please check with your funeral arranger.
More information on the cemetery's websiteBurial prices vary depending on residency and the grave you choose. Answer the questions below to see your estimated costs.
Coffin Sized Grave | Lawn Grave | Lawn Grave (Coffin Size)
Coffin Sized Grave | Lawn Grave | Lawn Grave (Coffin Size)








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