Cemeteries · Northern Ireland
Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium
In or near Moneyreagh.
Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1954. Coordinates: 54.5604°, -5.8579°.
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Official information
Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is a burial site located in Belfast, offering services related to burial records. Visitors can search for burial records and access various historical documents.
From the Wikipedia article
Roselawn Cemetery is a large cemetery and crematorium on the outskirts of Belfast in Northern Ireland. It opened in 1954. It is owned and operated by Belfast City Council. It is located on the Ballygowan Road.
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Background
History
Roselawn Cemetery was laid out in 1952 as a ‘lawn’ cemetery and the ground was formally consecrated in 1954. Roses (traditional flowering shrubs, used extensively in cemeteries) were planted along the main driveway, giving the site its name. In 1961, the City of Belfast Crematorium, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, opened its doors, with the first cremation taking place in July 1961. Land has been added over the years, and the site has been landscaped with lakes to make it more appealing to visitors. The surface area has been estimated at a little less than 300 acres, which would make it the largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom. The cemetery contains the remains of an…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5604, -5.8579
- District
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Postcode
- BT5 7TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
- Phone
- 028 9027 0296
- Established
- 1954
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w19067810 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Roselawn Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Roselawn Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 723231.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium?
- Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT5 7TZ).
- What is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium?
- Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT5 7TZ.
- When was Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium built?
- Built or established in 1954.
- Who owns Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium?
- Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is owned by Belfast City Council.
- Is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium free to visit?
- Yes, Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT5 7TZ.