Roselawn Cemetery
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Established | 1954 |
Location | Crossnacreevy, Belfast |
Country | Northern Ireland, UK |
Type | Public |
Owned by | Belfast City Council |
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Roselawn Cemetery (Irish: Reilig Phlásóg na Rós) (also known as Roselawn or Roselawn Graveyard) is a large cemetery on the outskirts of Belfast.[1] It opened in 1954. It is on the Ballygowan Road. The ashes of association footballer George Best were buried here on 3 December 2005 after his death on 25 November. The cemetery is maintained by the Belfast City Council.[2]
Notable Graves
- George Best - Plot No. S 295 - Ashes buried here on 3 December 2005 after his death on 25 November 2005.[3]
Notable Cremations
- Basil Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough- Politician, nobleman and soldier
References
Coordinates: 54°33′35″N 5°51′23″W / 54.55972°N 5.85639°W
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