Coordinates: 53°21′36″N 2°52′44″W / 53.360°N 2.879°W / 53.360; -2.879
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1909 |
| Location | Allerton, Liverpool |
| Country | England |
| Type | public |
| Owned by | Liverpool City Council |
| Size | 150 acres |
| Number of graves | 74,109 |
| Find a Grave | |
Purchase of the land for Allerton Cemetery was completed in October 1906, the Church of England section was consecrated by the Bishop of Liverpool on 24 September 1909, and the first burial in the cemetery took place on 29 December 1909. It is still in operation.
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