Stoke Cemetery
Queens Road
Hartshill
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 7LH
Opening hours
24 hours, seven days a week
At C McGough & Sons, we recognise the significance of creating a meaningful memorial for your loved ones. Stoke Cemetery, often known locally as Hartshill Cemetery, offers a serene and dignified resting place for those who have passed, surrounded by nature and thoughtful memorials.
Memorial Options
Stoke Cemetery provides a variety of options to help families remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones:
- New Full Earth Graves: They offer the option of new graves for those seeking a traditional burial.
- Graves for Cremation Ashes: Dedicated areas are available for the interment of cremation ashes, allowing families to create a lasting tribute.
- Woodland Garden of Remembrance: This tranquil setting is perfect for the burial of cremation ashes, nestled in a natural landscape.
- Garden of Remembrance: A designated area where families can gather to reflect and remember.
- Lawned Area for Scattering of Cremation Ashes: Families can scatter ashes in a peaceful, lawned area, symbolising a beautiful farewell.
- Vase Tablets: An area is available in front of graves for the display of vase tablets, enhancing personal memorialisation.
- Leasing of Shrubs and Memorials: Families can lease decorative shrubs and other memorials to create a personalised and vibrant tribute to their loved ones.
- Reopen Graves: For families wishing to reunite with their loved ones, they facilitate the reopening of existing graves.
- Private Gardens: A serene setting for families wishing for a more intimate memorial space.
- Chapel (Not in Use): The chapel is not currently operational but serves as a historical part of the cemetery’s heritage.
- Conservation Areas: Dedicated conservation spaces that foster a peaceful environment for remembrance.
Maintenance Guidelines
After a burial in a lawn grave, they ensure that the grave is topped up as necessary while the ground settles. Typically, graves are turfed between October and March. Before turfing can begin, the ground must settle, which can take up to six months. Depending on the time of year, this process can vary: burials during spring or summer may require additional time. They usually refrain from turfing during the summer months, opting for September or October when conditions are more suitable.
To maintain the cemetery’s aesthetic and respectful atmosphere, they kindly ask that all memorial items be placed on the memorial foundation rather than on the grass. Please refrain from using breakable items, such as glass or earthenware, and ensure that all items left are safe and appropriate. If any unsuitable items are identified, they will contact you to request their removal within two weeks. Items that pose an immediate danger to staff or visitors may be removed without notice.
Floral Tribute Guidelines
To maintain the cemetery’s beauty, funeral wreaths and other floral tributes will be removed two weekends following a burial. Additionally, all Christmas wreaths and floral tributes will be cleared on or after the third Monday in January.
At C McGough & Sons, we are committed to providing compassionate support during your time of loss. If you have questions or need assistance regarding Stoke Cemetery, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help you honour and celebrate the lives of your loved ones.