Churchtown Cemetery provides a peaceful and respectful resting place. Opened in 2011, it is owned and managed by Saltash Town Council and offers burial and memorial options for both residents and non residents.
For all enquiries, please contact the Town Council office or speak with your funeral director.
Cemetery Opening Hours
The cemetery is open to visitors from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.
Getting to the Cemetery
The cemetery is located opposite St Stephens Church on Farm Lane. Please note that there is limited parking available at the cemetery and access may be restricted during funerals.
The postcode of the cemetery is PL12 4AP.
Visiting the Cemetery
Saltash Town Council welcomes all visitors to Churchtown Cemetery and asks that anyone visiting respects the peace and dignity of the grounds and those who use them.
This is a shared space for quiet reflection and remembering loved ones.
We ask all visitors to:
• Respect the privacy of others
• Keep noise to a minimum
• Supervise children at all times
• Note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the cemetery.
Accessibility
Paths are a mixture of grass and hard surfaces, and some areas may be uneven or affected by weather. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact the Town Council in advance.
Getting to the Cemetery
The cemetery is located opposite St Stephens Church on Farm Lane. Please note that there is limited parking available within the cemetery grounds and access may be restricted when funerals are taking place.
The address of the cemetery is Churchtown Cemetery, Farm Lane, Saltash PL12 4AP
Public Transport
Please check Transport for Cornwall for latest travel information.
Facilities
Water tap and waste bins are located on site with the cemetery toilets opened and closed when an interment is taking place.
Burial Options
Churchtown Cemetery offers:
• Full burial graves
• Cremated remains graves
• Memorial rose garden plots
• Memorial benches
How to Purchase a Plot
Churchtown Cemetery is open for interments for both Saltash residents and non-residents. Due to the limited capacity of the cemetery, a higher fee applies for burials of individuals who were not residents of Saltash.
All burials and memorials must comply with the current cemetery rules and regulations.
Please note that we are unable to reserve or offer pre-purchased plots for future use.
Requests for burials are required to be made through a Funeral Director. For general guidance on arranging a funeral, further information is available on the Cornwall Council website: Cornwall Council Funerals and Cremations
Funeral directors will arrange the purchase of an Exclusive Right of Burial as part of the funeral process. These rights may be purchased for new graves or cremation plots. The Deed of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial is the official document which allows the deed holder to organise a burial or cremation interment within the plot or install a memorial on the plot. The land itself remains the property of the burial authority.
Saltash Town Council issues a Deed of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial for a period of 10 years, with the option to renew at the end of that term. It is important that the deed holder keeps this document safe, as it is the only legal proof of entitlement to burial and memorial rights. Full details are available in the application forms below.
Grave Digging
Arrangement for grave digging is the responsibility of the Funeral Director. Only persons approved by the Town Council are permitted to dig graves within Churchtown Cemetery.
Memorials
All memorials require prior approval from Saltash Town Council. This includes:
• New headstones
• Additional inscriptions
• Replacement memorials
Please refer to the Memorial Application and Rules & Regulations documents for permitted designs, materials, and sizes.
Memorial Safety
The Town Council carries out routine memorial safety inspections to ensure the cemetery remains safe for all visitors. If an issue is identified, deed holders will be contacted using the details held on record.
Memorial Rose Garden
A rose bush can be planted within a designated area at Churchtown Cemetery and is available on a 10 year renewable lease. The initial price includes the provision of the bush and a plaque bearing a short inscription which is placed in front of each rose.
During the lease period the roses are maintained by members of Town Council staff and may also be replaced within the first two years should the need arise. Please note that no other items are permitted in the rose beds and rose bushes/plaques are not permitted within any other area of Churchtown Cemetery.
Letters to Heaven
The red post box situated at the entrance to Churchtown Cemetery was installed for grieving people to write letters to heaven. The letters to lost loved ones can be posted in a sealed envelope using the post-box.
Items posted can be anything from cards for events such as birthdays, anniversary and Christmas to letters and messages. The post box is not owned or serviced by Royal Mail so no stamp is required.
Every item posted will be treated with confidentiality and will not be opened. Staff will regularly remove the items from the post box and store them securely until they are included in the Town Council's green waste process for disposal.
Cemetery map
A map of Churchtown Cemetery is available to view and / or download. Please note that the map is being updated and may not yet show all burial plots.
Useful Documents
The documents below can be downloaded as pdf documents and are also available in large print on request. Please contact the office if you need this information in an accessible format.
Fees and Charges:
Click the below links to view and download the fees and charges:
Churchtown Fees and Charges 2026-27
St Stephens Fees and Charges 2026-27
Information and Application Forms
CC01 Cemetery Management Policy and Regulations 2026
CC02 - Guide to Grave Ownership and Deed of Transfer
CC03 - Exclusive Right of Burial - Application to purchase a new grave
CC04 - Exclusive Right of Burial - Application to purchase cremated remains grave
CC05 - Application for Interment 2026
CC07 Rules & Regulations relating to the erection of memorials
Memorial Rose Bush and Plaque Application Form
Memorial Bench Application Form
Update Your Contact Details
To help us maintain accurate cemetery records, we kindly ask all Exclusive Right of Burial deed holders to keep their contact information up to date.
If your address, phone number, or email has changed, please let us know by contacting burialsandmemorials@saltash.gov.uk
Contact Us
The Guildhall
12 Lower Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JX
Burialsandmemorials@saltash.gov.uk
01752 844846