We're Available 24/7Middleton (Boarshaw) Cemetery and Crematorium opened in 1912 (cemetery) and 1952 (crematorium) on Boarshaw Road in Middleton. Extended in 2012 to provide approximately 16 additional years of burial capacity, the site contains over 9,000 interments and holds a prestigious Green Flag Award. It is supported by an active Friends Group and contains 24 Commonwealth war graves. The cemetery and crematorium share a chapel with toilets, a water tap, a Book of Remembrance room, and a hearing loop. The crematorium operates Monday to Friday with 40-minute service slots.
Anyone can be buried at Middleton (Boarshaw) Cemetery, but grave prices depend on residency. Lower resident rates typically apply to families living in Rochdale, 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 Sized Grave | Lawn Grave | Lawn Grave






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