Knowsley Cemeteries
Knowsley Cemetery, Fox’s Bank Lane, Whiston (pictured
above)
This 20-acre cemetery at Fox’s Bank Lane, Whiston, has been
awarded a prestigious Green Flag – a national award recognising the
best parks and green spaces in the country.
Opened in 1996, the cemetery is located in the south east of
Knowsley with excellent road, rail and public transport links, and
is bordered by farms and woodland.
Directions to Knowsley Cemetery (via Google Maps).
Prescot Cemetery, Manchester Road
The cemetery is situated within walking distance of Prescot town
centre. The cemetery is closed for the purchasing of new burial
plots, with interments taking place in private and family plots
only. However, new areas have been developed in the cemetery for
the interment of cremated remains.
Directions to Prescot Cemetery (via Google Maps).
Closed church yards
St Chad’s, Kirkby
St Chad’s is a closed church yard dating back more than 140 years.
There has been a church on this site for more than 1,000 years and
St Chad’s is featured in the Doomsday Book.
Directions to St Chad's (via Google Maps).
St Michael’s, Huyton
St Michael’s church yard is the smallest cemetery maintained by
Knowsley Council. It was closed for burials in 2001.
Directions to St Michael's (via Google Maps).
Rules and regulations for the council's cemeteries
These rules and regulations ensure the proper management,
regulation and control of Knowsley's cemeteries.
Download a
copy of the rules and regulations (PDF).