The gatehouse at Alderley Edge Cemetery could be turned into an information centre for local schools and groups to visit and learn more about the village and surrounding area.
The cemetery lodge is owned by Cheshire East Council and has fallen into disrepair in recent years.
Speaking at a Parish Council meeting, Cllr Melanie Connor said "We've got this building which is quite iconic at the beginning of the cemetery and it would be an absolute shame to lose it.
"We've got lots of historical documents from the village and surrounding areas that need to be placed somewhere, why can't we have it refurbished and use it as an information centre where kids can go from the schools and learn about Alderley - use it as a Cheshire East building rather than let it just decay.
"It's never going to be used as a house because Cheshire East will never find a resident that will fit into their criteria of no noise etc but we could use it for something quite unique."
Cllr Connor added "Why can't we have somewhere which belongs to the village, that is unique to this village and can store all sorts of stuff about us, about the village and about things around us. We've got 3 schools that can all walk, we've got girls guides, brownies, scouts and cubs - loads of packs which are really really busy. Why don't we have a history centre instead of just letting it rot. It's cheshire East that are just letting it rot."
Cllr Connor is going to report back to the Parish Council with a more detailed proposal, including the costs involved in making the building safe and speak to the local schools about the idea.
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Frankly, if the place has fallen into disrepair then surely would it not be prudent to find a resident keeper who has the skills to keep the cemetery in pristine condition which it deserves and would provide security.
The property could be made fit for habitation and the cemetery a place to be proud of.
Alderley has an increasing population, and therefore the funding is there from council taxes.
This could be developed to make this a model final resting place to be proud of and perhaps there would be no shortage of visitors.