A new hall of remembrance to host funerals is to be built at an expanded cemetery. Bolton Council were granted planning permission this week construct the single storey building within the grounds of Heaton Cemetery,
accessed from Overdale Road at what is commonly known as the ‘New Overdale Cemetery’.
Documents put before Bolton Council’s planning committee, said: “Permission is sought for the erection of a ‘Hall of Remembrance’ on the western side of Overdale Drive within a landscaped area of Heaton Cemetery extension.
“This part of the cemetery site is in the early stage of usage, but the site along with the internal road and pathway layout, has been set out to allow for expansion, and for the provision of additional burial plots, which will be utilised in the future.
“Giving consideration to the future needs of the site and community, the requirement for a ‘Hall of Remembrance’ building has been identified.
“The building will be simple in its form, and will provide a place of shelter to accommodate mourners, and to hold small prayer services.”
