The cemetery was first developed in 1879, and in 1882 three denominational blocks were set aside. The first burial took place in 1887. Many of the early burials were young children. In 1890, a public burial ground was mapped off as Block 2, but this was only ever used for four interments - none of which have headstones. Since 1963, the Ellesmere County Council have taken over care of the cemetery.