There are burials in the churchyard around the Church of St John the Baptist, Coley.
In 18??, the burial were extended to ground beyond the east end of the Church.
The Cemetery which stands in Coley Road, opposite the Church, dates from 1842.
The following people, and/or members of their family, were buried and/or have memorials here:
A monument to Samuel Baines was erected in the churchyard in 18?? by his sister, Sophie, in testimony of his worth and her sisterly love.
A book containing transcriptions of Monumental Inscriptions of the graves and of the memorials inside the Church can be consulted by arrangement with the Churchwardens
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