Ilkley Cemetery was opened in 1878 and included two chapels, the South chapel for Conformists and the North chapel for Non-Conformists. The chapels are Grade II listed buildings and after becoming obsolete and left empty for many years they were restored and converted to business premises in 2009 by Bradford Preservation Trust.

Bereavement Services - Ilkley Cemetery is owned and managed by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Information and advice regarding the Council’s Bereavement Services can be found via the Council’s website www.bradford.gov.uk  or contact: Shay Grange Crematorium, Long Lane, Bradford, BD9 6ST. Tel no: 01274 433900. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Commonwealth War Graves (CWGC) - There are currently 46 CWGC graves in Ilkley Cemetery and further details can be found on the Commission’s website www.cwgc.org  CWGC staff visit the Cemetery periodically to clean, maintain and repair these graves.

The Friends of Ilkley Cemetery normally meet weekly for an hour or so most Tuesday afternoons in the Cemetery, weather permitting. Their activities include simple gardening jobs to remove brambles and saplings from overgrown graves, uncovering hidden graves, leaf clearing and litter picking. The Friends also occasionally organise guided walks of the Cemetery on different themes, normally during the summer months. The Friends may be able to assist with tracing family graves, resolving problems in the Cemetery, and liaising with Bereavement Services. If you would like more information about the Friends activities and how to get involved then email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

Leaflet: A Brief History of Ilkley Cemetery Leaflet to download:  History_of_Cemetery.pdf 

Leaflet:  A Brief Guide to Ilkley Cemetery: 250126 A Brief Guide to Ilkley Cemetery v8 1.pdf

Leaflet:  Ilkley Cemetery Tree Trail Guide and Map: https://ilkleytrees.org.uk/treetrails/