A Real Heritage

Cemeteries and closed churchyards record generations of local families and provide a link between those living today and people in the past it is the group’s belief that these monuments should not be lost and forgotten, they should be seen on an equal footing with other heritage sites

Below is some text taken from Paradise Preserved English Heritage and English Nature 2002

"Cemeteries are highly valued by their local communities and others. First and foremost, cemeteries are places to respect and commemorate the dead, and so are important to the families and friends of people who are buried there. Local people also use cemeteries for exercise and relaxation and for study and enjoyment of nature and history."

Exhibition of Death and Burial

There is an exhibition about Death and Burial through the ages at Staircase House, Market Place, Stockport.
The exhibition is free of charge opening days/times are Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm closed Mondays. Until 29th April 2012.

Stockport Cemetery and Churchyard Survey
There is a survey on Stockport's council web site A Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Could anyone who has recently visited one of the cemeteries or closed church yards in Stockport please fill one in.
Link to survey
This should take you to Have Your Say Page, scroll down and you will find our survey near the bottom of the page.
 For those who would prefer a paper copy
 ring 0161 439 5963

Our new book 'A Short History of Willow Grove Cemetery' is now available free of charge
Contact us for details of where to collect your copy, or click the book cover to go to a pdf link.