Morecambe Cemetery
A View of Morecambe Cemetery
Morecambe Cemetery was opened in 1874 and is one of seven cemeteries operated by Lancaster City Council. The total area of the cemetery is approximately two acres containing areas for Church of England and Non Conformist burials.
Morecambe Cemetery was developed by the formation of a Burial Board for the township of Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme on 2nd April 1873.The first burial to take place was of a John Dobson, aged 53, a stonemason and builder, on Christmas Eve 1874. Burials continued until the early 1950’s followed by occasional burials and interment of cremated remains in family owned graves.Under the Local Government Act 1894, Section 62, the powers, duties, property, debts and liabilities of the Burial Board were transferred to the district council on 1st March 1896.
The cemetery is open to the general public every day of the year.
A new friends group called Friends of Poulton Cemeteries was formed in November 2009 to assist in improvements to both Morecambe Cemetery and Morecambe Parish Churchyard. Anyone wishing to join this group should contact Rita Gerrard on 01524 426911 or by emailing Rita . The group have a number of activities planned for 2010 including a heritage weekend on 11th and 12th September.
Green Flag Award Application
Following the formation of the Friends Group it was decided to submit an application for a Green Flag. Details of the improvements to be carried out can be found in the Management Plan ( a pdf document 3.3Mb )
Location of Cemetery
Morecambe Cemetery
Church Lane
Morecambe
LA4 5TG