We ask that leaseholders refrain from placing fencing, decorative stones or other items of unauthorised memorabilia. Please respect the rules so we can maintain a respectful, consistent and safe place for everybody’s loved ones and the surrounding animals.
Access Rules and Regulations before you book our services.
Dogs are welcome onsite, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and any fouling must be picked up and disposed of responsibly by owners.
Opening Times
1 April to 31 October - Every day from 8.30am to 7.30pm
1 November to 31 March - Every day from 8.30am to 4.30pm
Gates will be locked upon closing time and the grounds are not checked. Please leave the grounds before this time to avoid being locked in.
Hedon Road Cemetery Address
Hedon Road
Hull
HU5 5LT
Access and Parking
Vehicle access is from Hedon Road (A1033 eastbound) by a single entrance/exit through the original gates.
There is no official car park but visitors may park at the side of the roads onsite so long as they don’t block access. There is a well-maintained road leading to the old chapel building that pedestrians may also use. Please drive slowly.
History
Laid out in 1873-74 and extended later, it covers an area of nearly 23 acres. The cemetery was severely damaged by enemy aircraft during the 1939-1945 War due to its proximity to Hull docks and heavy bombing.
Dated 1899, the former chapel at the back of the cemetery is no longer in use but is an imposing structure and became a grade II listed building in 1994. It contained the first municipal cremator used in the UK. First used on 2 January 1901 and last used in 1961. You can find out more about the building on the Historic England website.
The cemetery contains Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) graves. There are 250 identified casualties buried here from World War 1 and World War 2.
