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Henley Road Cemetery
Henley Road Cemetery, nestled along Henley Road, offers a serene and picturesque resting place for loved ones. Surrounded by peaceful greenery, it features a charming small chapel that remains in active use for services. The cemetery’s tranquil setting provides comfort and solace, making it a cherished location for remembrance.
About Henley Road Cemetery
Open from dawn - dusk, daily.
Gates are locked 8pm every evening.
Applications for burials are welcome from residents and non-residents of Ludlow.
To arrange a burial at Henley Road Cemetery, please contact a funeral director who will arrange the interment on your behalf.
Interments of cremated remains may be arranged directly with the funeral director.
To view a list of charges for Henley Road Cemetery, please click below.
To contact the Cemetery Officer, please email Charlie Ambrazas or call 01584 871970
Please note: To permit ease of maintenance, and future grass-cutting operations, nothing may be placed on the grassed area of the grave, except at the time of the funeral.
When the funeral flowers have been removed no other grave ornaments are permitted on the grave.
Henley Road Cemetery Layout
The Cemetery is made up of multiple areas, divided by paths, which include areas dedicated to different denominations, cremated remains plots and a babies memorial area, which is commemorated by a hand-carved stone memorial.
Please note that DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED in the Cemetery Grounds
The History of Henley Road Cemetery
Henley Road Cemetery was first opened in 1914 by the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Ludlow.
When Ludlow Borough Council ceased to exist in 1967
The cemetery was passed to Ludlow Rural District Council
and then to South Shropshire District Council.
On the 1st of April 1987 Henley Road Cemetery
was transferred to Ludlow Town Council to be owned
and managed locally for the benefit of the people of Ludlow.
Cemetery records
Information on the Cemetery is held within the Cemetery Registers, which are handwritten records of burials from the Cemetery's opening in 1914 through to today. Each burial plot has its own record including grave purchaser, address and price at date of purchase; burials interred, date of burial and age of deceased.
Members of the public are welcome to view the Cemetery Registers at The Guildhall, Mill Street, Ludlow by appointment with the Cemetery Officer, who can also provide assistance in locating burials.
Some of the oldest registers were recently restored to ensure their continued availability to the Council and public as working documents and reference material.
Henley Road Chapel
In the centre of the Cemetery, we have a small Chapel that is available for funerals, memorials and all other types of service.
In order to preserve the tranquil feel of the chapel setting as a place where the memory of a person's loved ones can be treasured, visitors to the chapel are asked to adhere to a few basic guidelines which can be found in the Links at the bottom of the page.
Volunteer with henley road helpers
We are calling on local residents to come together and volunteer in an effort to improve both the community and the natural surroundings of Henley Road Cemetery.
The Henley Road Helpers initiative is designed to foster community relationships while working towards enhancing the cemetery grounds. Our focus is not only on creating a beautiful space but also on encouraging wildlife in this important green area.
This is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about community involvement or looking to build connections with fellow residents. Whether you're interested in nature, gardening, or simply want to give back to your local community, we encourage you to join us.
Pre-registration is required for participation.
Let's come together to make a positive impact on our community and natural environment!
Contact the Cemetery Officer to sign up to the initiative
War grave commission
Ludlow has ten war graves at Henley Road Cemetery (known as Henley New Cemetery).
The condition of the graves are inspected on a three-year cycle. The graves are cleaned by a maintenance team on a two year cycle.
For more information on Henley Road Cemetary War Graves please click the link below.
Important information
Henley Road Cemetery,
Henley Road, Ludlow SY8 1RA
To contact the Cemetery Officer, please email Charlie Ambrazas or call 01584 871970 / 0777 9121 590
