SOUTHBOROUGH CEMETERY
Southborough Cemetery is owned and managed by the Town Council for and on behalf of the residents of Southborough and High Brooms. It is situated next to Southborough Common with the entrance at the end of Victoria Road before it rises steeply into Bentham Hill.
Southborough Cemetery is open during the following times, though light will dictate some variation:
April to September 09:00 to 19:00 (10:00 on Sundays)
October to March 09:00 to 16:00 (10:00 on Sundays)
We ask that all visitors are courteous about planning a visit. There is no vehicular access on 26th December each year.
Children under the age of 14 are welcome in the Cemetery but must be supervised by a responsible adult. It is particularly important that children are not allowed to climb on any monuments within the Cemetery or Churchyard.
No dogs are permitted in the Cemetery with the exception of Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs or other recognised Assistance Dogs, or with the express permission of the Town Clerk.
We would request that all visitors respect this beautiful and peaceful place by:-
- Conducting themselves in a quiet manner
- Not interfering with any burial that may be taking place, or with any grave, memorial, plants or flowers.
- Keeping vehicles to the roadway and restricting your speed to 10 mph.
- Not leaving litter or drinking alcohol.
If you wish to trace family members, the records for Southborough Cemetery can be found online:
If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact the Council Offices on 01892 529176 or email admin@southboroughcouncil.co.uk
SOUTHBOROUGH CEMETERY FORMS & INFORMATION
Southborough Cemetery Charges 25-26
Southborough Cemetery Burial Regulations
Interment Form – Funeral Directors
Interment Form – No Funeral Director
General Information
Southborough Town Council own and manage Southborough Cemetery on Victoria Road, Southborough, located at the heart of Southborough Common and also maintain the old churchyard at St Peter’s Church, situated on Church Road and overlooking the cricket pitch on the Common. These beautiful and historic sites in Southborough are not the preserve of the bereaved, as they offer everyone the chance to experience a quiet and serene environment in picturesque surroundings and the opportunity to connect with both history and nature.
Southborough Cemetery is a classic example of a traditional Victorian-style cemetery set on a hillside and adjacent to farmland with charming views of Southborough. As you enter the cemetery from the winding access road, you are greeted by an avenue of trees that leads up to the Cemetery Chapel at its centre. The Chapel’s architecture is original, although the internal space has recently been sympathetically refurbished to maintain its vintage aesthetic, creating a fitting environment for services held there. Although it is no longer in use, the building retains the old mortuary underneath, which may interest those of you with a sense of intrigue for the eerie…
The Church of England own St Peter’s Church, including the churchyard, however the Town Council maintains the churchyard. The aim is to preserve its ancient memorials, where possible, and to respect the local wildlife through protection of this unique ecosystem. St Peter’s Church itself is an iconic building in Southborough and is a treasured place for both worshippers and visitors alike.
Many local residents, past and present, as well as members of the wider public with a local family link, are beginning to contact many Councils and Churches in order to research their genealogy. In 2010, the Town Council embarked on a project to computerise all Southborough Cemetery records, in order to improve administrative procedures but also to assist the public in finding their relatives and therefore, to expand on a sense of personal and local history. All records can be viewed online by registering as a member at www.deceasedonline.com. The records contain some inaccuracies due to the manner in which they were kept in the original books, so please contact the Town Council if you wish to confirm a search or have any other query. All burial records relating to St Peter’s churchyard are kept at the local Church of England Diocesan Office in Rochester.
If you have lost someone or simply wish to remember the wartime fallen, then you might want to pay a special visit to the War Memorial on Church Road. Remembrance Day is also marked by a service at this important location.
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SOUTHBOROUGH CEMETERY
Southborough Cemetery is owned and managed by the Town Council for and on behalf of the residents of Southborough and High Brooms. It is situated next to Southborough Common with the entrance at the end of Victoria Road before it rises steeply into Bentham Hill.
Southborough Cemetery is open during the following times, though light will dictate some variation:
April to September 09:00 to 19:00 (10:00 on Sundays)
October to March 09:00 to 16:00 (10:00 on Sundays)
We ask that all visitors are courteous about planning a visit. There is no vehicular access on 26th December each year.
Children under the age of 14 are welcome in the Cemetery but must be supervised by a responsible adult. It is particularly important that children are not allowed to climb on any monuments within the Cemetery or Churchyard.
No dogs are permitted in the Cemetery with the exception of Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs or other recognised Assistance Dogs, or with the express permission of the Town Clerk.
We would request that all visitors respect this beautiful and peaceful place by:-
- Conducting themselves in a quiet manner
- Not interfering with any burial that may be taking place, or with any grave, memorial, plants or flowers.
- Keeping vehicles to the roadway and restricting your speed to 10 mph.
- Not leaving litter or drinking alcohol.
If you wish to trace family members, the records for Southborough Cemetery can be found online:
If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact the Council Offices on 01892 529176 or email admin@southboroughcouncil.co.uk
SOUTHBOROUGH CEMETERY FORMS & INFORMATION
Southborough Cemetery Charges 25-26
Southborough Cemetery Burial Regulations
Interment Form – Funeral Directors
Interment Form – No Funeral Director
General Information
Southborough Town Council own and manage Southborough Cemetery on Victoria Road, Southborough, located at the heart of Southborough Common and also maintain the old churchyard at St Peter’s Church, situated on Church Road and overlooking the cricket pitch on the Common. These beautiful and historic sites in Southborough are not the preserve of the bereaved, as they offer everyone the chance to experience a quiet and serene environment in picturesque surroundings and the opportunity to connect with both history and nature.
Southborough Cemetery is a classic example of a traditional Victorian-style cemetery set on a hillside and adjacent to farmland with charming views of Southborough. As you enter the cemetery from the winding access road, you are greeted by an avenue of trees that leads up to the Cemetery Chapel at its centre. The Chapel’s architecture is original, although the internal space has recently been sympathetically refurbished to maintain its vintage aesthetic, creating a fitting environment for services held there. Although it is no longer in use, the building retains the old mortuary underneath, which may interest those of you with a sense of intrigue for the eerie…
The Church of England own St Peter’s Church, including the churchyard, however the Town Council maintains the churchyard. The aim is to preserve its ancient memorials, where possible, and to respect the local wildlife through protection of this unique ecosystem. St Peter’s Church itself is an iconic building in Southborough and is a treasured place for both worshippers and visitors alike.
Many local residents, past and present, as well as members of the wider public with a local family link, are beginning to contact many Councils and Churches in order to research their genealogy. In 2010, the Town Council embarked on a project to computerise all Southborough Cemetery records, in order to improve administrative procedures but also to assist the public in finding their relatives and therefore, to expand on a sense of personal and local history. All records can be viewed online by registering as a member at www.deceasedonline.com. The records contain some inaccuracies due to the manner in which they were kept in the original books, so please contact the Town Council if you wish to confirm a search or have any other query. All burial records relating to St Peter’s churchyard are kept at the local Church of England Diocesan Office in Rochester.
If you have lost someone or simply wish to remember the wartime fallen, then you might want to pay a special visit to the War Memorial on Church Road. Remembrance Day is also marked by a service at this important location.
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