Location/Direction

Situated on the main Wakefield to Castleford Road through the village and adjacent to the small modern library, the cemetery is overlooked on three sides by housing development. Looking north over the low brick-built boundary wall there are pleasant views over open fields down the slope of the valley to the river Calder, the Aire and Calder navigation, and the tiny hamlet of Bottom Boat. The nearest motorway junction is No 31 on the M62

Statistics  

First Burial 
Name:- Sarah Edith Hemshall
Address:-  Diamond Row, Altofts
Date of Burial:- 3rd February, 1878
Aged:-  9 months
Size of Cemetery  Approximately 3 acres  

Information  

Opened in the last quarter of the nineteenth century, the cemetery was laid out on a flat area of ground, having twin chapels, situated in the heart of the site, together with a purpose-built lodge in the cemetery entrance. These buildings which fell into disrepair, have long since been demolished, leaving the cemetery with an open aspect. One original building which still remains, however, is the old brick built mortuary, which has been used as a workman’s cabin and store shed.  

Standing in prominent position at the head of the long entrance drive is a large imposing war memorial of stone construction at which memorial services are held each Remembrance Day.  

A number of large and ornate memorials still remain in the older part of the cemetery which are adequately complimented by an avenue of mature and splendid lime trees.  

The cemetery has been extended in recent years and now accommodates burials on the lawn type system, also provided is a facility for the interment of cremated remains in a small memorial garden.