Purpose

It is estimated that the current capacity for
burial in all of Oldham Council’s 7 managed cemeteries is
approximately 37 years.
There is a disused area adjacent to Chadderton Cemetery that could
be developed into an extension area of Chadderton Cemetery and
extend the overall burial capacity in the Borough from 37 to a
possible 57 years.

Content

RESOLVED - That:
Designate the area for an extension to the existing
Chadderton
Cemetery and tender for a feasibility study to ensure the area is
suitable for burial.

Reasons for the decision

1 Do nothing. Accept that burial provision in
Oldham has a limited time span, and after this period burials may
have to take place outside Oldham’s cemeteries.
2 Designate the area at Old North Chadderton School for an
extension to the existing Cemetery, tender for a feasibility study
to ensure the area is suitable for burial.
3 Identify another suitable area within Oldham to develop a multi
faith cemetery.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 and 3