Cemeteries and crematoria
Kirkdale Cemetery
The 32-acre Kirkdale Cemetery opened in 1881 and was designed by Walton landscaper, William Wortley, and architect William Duckworth. It's located on Longmoor Lane, bordering Greenwich Road and Seeds Lane.
Options for burial at Kirkdale Cemetery
Kirkdale does not have any new graves for full body burials but there are cremated remains plots that can accommodate up to six sets of cremated remains.
Find out more information about burials:
- How a burial takes place or how to book the chapel at the crematorium prior to a burial.
- Graves, deeds and how to purchase a grave.
- Cemetery memorials, installation of headstones and stone masons.
Attending a burial at Kirkdale Cemetery
Please meet just inside the main entrance on Longmoor Lane, just past the lodges.
Ground staff will meet the family around five to 10 minutes before the scheduled burial time at the meeting point.
Opening hours
There are no specific opening hours for cemetery access. The gates are open from dawn till dusk and are operated by the City Watch Team. Times may differ from day to day.
Find us
Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, L9 9EN
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Find a grave
Individual section maps showing exact grave locations are not available for public use.
The Kirkdale Cemetery section map will help you find your way around and make it easier to find section locations.