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About Atherton Cemetery
Atherton Cemetery is a Wigan Council cemetery on Leigh Road in Atherton, serving the communities of Atherton, Tyldesley, and the surrounding area. The cemetery is no longer accepting new full coffin burials or new cremated remains grave plots. It operates solely as a site for ashes scattering and the installation of Sanctum 2000 and Sanctum Panorama columbarium memorial tablets. Wigan Council applies the same fee regardless of whether a deceased person was a resident or non-resident of the borough, which is unusual nationally.
Anyone can be buried at Atherton Cemetery, but grave prices depend on residency. Lower resident rates typically apply to families living in Wigan, with higher fees for non-residents. Residency rules are complex so please check with your funeral arranger.
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Burial prices vary depending on residency and the grave you choose. Answer the questions below to see your estimated costs.
Burial Pricing Options
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Coffin Sized Grave | Ashes Grave | Ashes Scattering / Memorial Only
Coffin Sized Grave | Ashes Grave | Ashes Scattering / Memorial Only
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