Lawn graves
Lawn graves are set within well-maintained grassy surroundings, with space for a headstone of your choice at the head of the plot. They offer a simple, peaceful and timeless setting for remembrance.
Emstrey Cemetery
Emstrey Cemetery sits in open Shropshire countryside, on the same grounds as the county's first crematorium. It's an unhurried place to plan a burial or a memorial, and an easy one to come back to. Whatever you believe and whatever your family does at a time like this, you'll be looked after here. Our funeral directors in Telford can help you arrange a burial here.
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Arranging a funeral at Emstrey Cemetery
You can hold a funeral service in our chapel, bury someone here, or both. Speak to your local Dignity funeral director and they'll make the arrangements with the cemetery, including the grave itself and any memorial you'd like afterwards.
There's no rush, and no question is too small. You don't need to have anything worked out before you call.
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Burial plots at Emstrey Cemetery
Many of our graves can be reserved in advance, giving families the comfort of knowing loved ones can be laid to rest together.
If you would like to find out more about burial plots at Emstrey Cemetery, our dedicated team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Our grave options
Talk to your funeral director about grave options at Emstrey Cemetery.
Ashes plot
An ashes plot provides a dedicated and dignified space to lay the ashes, within a peaceful lawn setting. A headstone can be added to create a permanent and personal place of remembrance.
Visiting us
- London Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6PS
- 01743 237900
Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
Grounds Opening Hours
April-October: 8:30am-8pm October-March: 8:30am-5pm
Book of Remembrance Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Our funeral directors near Emstrey Cemetery
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What to expect at a burial
Attending a burial
A burial usually takes place at a cemetery or churchyard, either as part of a service that starts elsewhere or as the main ceremony itself. Guests gather at the graveside, where a celebrant, faith leader, or family member leads a short service. This might include readings, prayers, music, or a few words of reflection before the coffin is lowered into the ground. Some families invite those attending to place a flower, a handful of earth, or another small, meaningful gesture into the grave.
What to wear
Most people wear black or dark clothing but this isn’t a rule. Some families ask guests to wear a particular colour or something that meant a lot to the person who has died, like a favourite team’s shirt. They may also just want people to wear whatever they’re comfortable in. If you’ve been invited and you’re not sure, ask the family.
After the ceremony
Once the burial is over, guests are often invited to join the family nearby for refreshments and time together, sometimes called a wake or a reception. It's a chance to share memories, offer your condolences, and support one another.
What families say about us
Rated 3.77 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Lovely little crematorium. Lots of parking and a friendly feel
Julian Dyer, 19 December 2025
Rated 1/5
Frankly I am appalled. I have a number of relatives whose ashes have been scattered here beneath memorial roses over the last 50 years. The information provided about their whereabouts has been disgraceful. Staff have been rude, insensitive in the extreme and generally disinterested in helping us to locate them, information which should be at their fingertips.
The garden of remembrance is poorly organised and poorly maintained.
It IS a peaceful place and one understands that it has to be at very least cost neutral but, if you go into the business of curating mortal remains, in whatever form, compassion and respect need to be paramount. Unfortunately neither of these qualities are in any way evident.
If I could dig my grandparents, aunts and uncles up and move them I most certainly would.
yaboouk, 1 July 2025
Rated 5/5
Grounds are lovely... very peaceful setting
Trish Smith, 9 April 2025
FAQs
We’re here to answer all your questions. If anything isn’t clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Guides on burial options and choosing a memorial.
Woodland burial
Natural burial in woodland – what happens on the day, the memorials sites allow, the eco coffins used, and what a plot is likely to cost.
Eco burial
Making a burial as environmentally friendly as possible – shrouds, biodegradable urns, tree pod burials, eco coffins and greener transport.
Types of memorials
The full range of memorials, from classic stone to personal keepsakes – how to choose one that suits the person, and what to do if there is no grave.
Traditional memorial stones and accompaniments
Traditional stone memorials – headstones, grave markers, statues and accompaniments – how long before one can be fitted, and adding to it later.
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