CemeteriesGreater Manchester

Tonge Cemetery

Cemetery Road, Bolton, BL2 6AQ
Call 0161 524 1348
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New graves
Space available
Resident rates
Bolton
Burial chapel
No
Caskets
Accepted

About Tonge Cemetery

Tonge Cemetery is Bolton's oldest and most historically significant cemetery, having opened on 31 December 1856. Covering 29 acres and designed by William Henderson, it is Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, a recognition of its outstanding Victorian landscape design. The surviving Gothic Revival Church of England chapel by architect Charles Holt is a notable architectural feature. The cemetery holds approximately 116,000 burial records and is the resting place of Fred Dibnah, the celebrated steeplejack and television personality.

Grave lease

Grave leases are provided from 99 years, with extensions usually available from the cemetery.

Who can be buried here?

Anyone can be buried at Tonge Cemetery, but grave prices depend on residency. Lower resident rates typically apply to families living in Bolton, with higher fees for non-residents. Residency rules are complex so please check with your funeral arranger.

More information on the cemetery's website

Burial fees at Tonge Cemetery

Burial prices vary depending on residency and the grave you choose. Answer the questions below to see your estimated costs.

Burial Pricing Options

Your Estimated Costs

Plot Purchase - Resident

Coffin Sized Grave | Lawn Grave | Lawn Grave

£1,225
Grave Digging & Preparation - Resident

Coffin Sized Grave | Lawn Grave | Lawn Grave

£902
Total£2,127

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Ready to arrange a service at Tonge Cemetery?

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Facilities & directions

Lawn graves Ashes plots
Cemetery Road, Bolton, BL2 6AQ
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Example quote

Example Full Funeral Quote at Tonge Cemetery

Cemetery fees
Grave plot purchase£1,225
Grave digging & interment£902
Our services — all included
Mortuary care & viewing£795
Funeral arrangement & support£470
Wood-effect coffin£395
Funeral conductor & bearers£250
Traditional hearse£270
Popular optional extras
Funeral flowersfrom £85
Funeral officiant or celebrantfrom £220
Order of service bookletsfrom £95
Estimated total from£4,307

Indicative only — your quote is built from your own choices. Optional extras aren't included in the total. No deposit required.

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