Longton Cemetery

Longton Cemetery

Spring Garden Road
Longton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 2QS

Opening hours
24 hours, seven days a week

At C McGough & Sons, we are proud to serve the community with our offerings at Longton Cemetery, providing a tranquil environment for the respectful interment of loved ones. Our cemetery includes a variety of options to accommodate different preferences and memorial practices:

Burial and Memorial Services Offered

  • Graves for Cremation Ashes: They offer designated graves specifically for the interment of cremation ashes, providing a peaceful resting place.
  • Re-Open Graves: Families may choose to re-open existing graves, allowing loved ones to rest alongside each other.
  • Woodland Garden for Burial of Cremation Ashes: This option offers a natural and serene setting for those seeking an eco-friendly burial.
  • Garden of Remembrance: A dedicated area for families to remember their loved ones, surrounded by nature.
  • Lawned Area for Scattering of Cremation Ashes: A tranquil lawned area is available for the scattering of ashes, allowing families to create lasting memories.
  • Vase Tablets: Theyprovide a space in front of graves for vase tablets, available for lease from the city council, allowing families to honour their loved ones with flowers.
  • Private Gardens: A peaceful option for families wishing to maintain a personal space for remembrance.
  • Buxton Granite Seats: Available for those who wish to commemorate their loved ones with a beautiful, durable seat.

Maintenance and Memorial Guidelines

After a burial in a lawn grave, they ensure that the grave is topped up as necessary as the ground settles. Typically, they will turf the graves between October and March to allow proper settling. This process may take up to six months, especially for burials that occur in the spring or summer months. During the summer, they generally avoid turfing and will resume this practice in the autumn when conditions are more suitable.

They kindly ask that all memorial items be placed on the memorial foundation rather than directly on the grass. Please refrain from using breakable materials such as glass or earthenware to maintain a safe environment for visitors. Should any items be deemed unsuitable or unsafe, they will contact you within two weeks for their removal. Immediate removal will occur for items posing a risk to staff or visitors.

Removal of Floral Tributes

Following a burial, they will respectfully remove funeral wreaths and floral tributes two weekends after the service to maintain the cemetery’s appearance. Additionally, Christmas wreaths and floral tributes will be cleared on or after the third Monday in January.

At C McGough & Sons, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to families during their time of need. For more information about our services at Longton Cemetery or to discuss arrangements, please contact us.