The first person buried in Hanley cemetery

the grave memorial of Sarah Toft
- in the Roman Catholic area of the cemetery-
"she being the first person buried in this cemetery"
 

In affectionate remembrance
of Sarah / The Beloved Wife of Hamlet Toft
of Hanley who died April 25th 1860 / Aged 57 years
she being the first person buried in this cemetery
also / Hamley Toft of Hanley
who died March 16th 1862 / aged 62 years
may they rest in peace