Biddulph Cemetery

Biddulph Cemetery

Biddulph

Stoke-on-Trent
ST8 7RG

 

Overview

Biddulph Town Council operates two key burial grounds—Biddulph Town Burial Ground (near St Lawrence’s Churchyard) and Woodhouse Burial Ground (off Woodhouse Lane). These communal spaces offer respectful settings for burials, interment of ashes, and quiet reflection. We kindly ask that visitors maintain the peace, dignity, and reverence of these grounds.

Current Position

  • Grounds Maintenance

    The council employs a grounds maintenance contractor who mows and strims the grass between March and October, approximately every 2–3 weeks. The Community Payback team also assists with care and upkeep.

  • Items & Flowers

    While the occasion of a burial service may allow some decorations, no additional flowers, plants, or items may be placed on or in the ground of a burial plot at Woodhouse Burial Ground, outside of that service time.

Burial Grounds & Locations

  1. Biddulph Town Burial Ground

    • Situated at the rear of St Lawrence’s Churchyard, north of the town centre on the A527.

    • Spaces available for cremation interments in half graves or in the Garden of Remembrance.

  2. Woodhouse Burial Ground

    • Located off Woodhouse Lane, at the rear of the bowling green on Congleton Road (ST8 7DP).

    • Features a lawn-style layout, where graves run foot-to-foot. Grass is regularly mown by the council’s contractor.

    • No flowers, plants, or other items permitted on or in the ground, apart from during burial services.

Accessibility

  • Footpaths & Woodland

    A footpath, known as Bateman Walk, connects these two sites through a woodland area.

  • Vehicle Gates

    The gates to Woodhouse Burial Ground are open daily from 8.30am to 7pm.

Maintenance & Activities

  • Burials & Re-Open Graves

    You may occasionally see neighbouring plots re-opened for a new burial. Every effort is made to minimize disruption.

  • Ongoing Work

    Monumental masons may be working near your family’s grave, or contractors could be repairing paths. Grass cutting is the main routine activity.

    • Note: It is not the responsibility of grounds maintenance contractors to clean memorials.

Conditions & Environment

  • Weather & Ground Conditions

    Biddulph’s climate can lead to wet or muddy ground, despite drainage installations in each section. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

  • Respectful Use of Space

    We encourage visitors to respect all graves and the communal nature of the burial grounds. Disruption or disregard for these spaces is prohibited.

Fees & Memorials

Burial & Memorial Fees

  • See the council’s 2024-25 Burial Fees for costs related to interment, memorial application, and upkeep.

Memorial Applications

  • All memorials require an application and fee.

  • Memorials must comply with BS8415 specifications and be installed by masons registered with BRAMM or NAAM.

  • Application forms must be signed by the “Grave Manager”/Next of Kin and submitted with payment.

Memorial Testing

  • Conducted every five years for safety.

  • If a headstone is deemed unsafe, it may be temporarily laid down or supported. The council notifies families to arrange repairs.

Memorial Bench Plaques

  • Plaques can be placed on existing memorial benches for £220.00 each.

  • An application form (available on the council’s website) and fee must be submitted to Biddulph Town Council.