The Ashey Cemetery land was purchased by the old Isle of Wight Rural District Council from Ashey Manor Estate in 1910.

Mr William Beere, of Colenutts Road, Haylands, was appointed caretaker and grave digger of the new burial ground at Upton. It was also decided to place a turnstile gate at the side of the ground, giving access at all times from the bridle road at the lower side. "A wheel bier has been provided, which will be at the disposal of the parishioners on payment of a reasonable fee, for use outside the cemetery. Tools have been obtained and the ground will be ready for interments as soon as the Home Secretary gives his approval and a part is consecrated by the Bishop."

Isle of Wight Observer 9 July 1910

At a meeting of the Ashey Parish Council at the Congregational Schoolroom, Haylands in October 1910, "Dissatisfaction having been expressed by several members as to the state of the burial ground owing to the failure of the caretaker to carry out his duties according to agreement", full consideration was given to the matter and they decided to terminate the contract with Mr Beere after only three months and appoint Mr J Dimmick in his place.

Isle of Wight Observer 8 October 1910

"It was reported that owing to the severe frost and subsequent thaw, the wall on the north side of the burial ground had been seriously affected, and the top had gone over so much that it became necessary to have it strutted up at once."

Isle of Wight Observer 21 January 1911

The annual parish meeting was held at the Congregations Schoolroom on Tuesday evening when Mr J H Grimes presided…The wall of the burial ground has been rebuilt by Mr J J Barton, with no expense to the Parish, and the arrangements made for interments etc., seem to be working satisfactory.

Isle of Wight Observer 30 March 1912

Ashey Cemetery was absorbed by Ryde Borough Council in 1933 under the Isle of Wight Union Act. It has some conservation land and is in a very pleasant situation with lovely views.