British Cemetery and Cremation Records from Deceased Online

As lockdown eases, more cemeteries across the UK are reopening to visitors Cemeteries have begun to reopen across the country as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed. Although some cemeteries have been open in past weeks to grave owners, it has not been possible for general visitors or family historians to spend time in these calm spaces. Many of the cemeteries whose registers feature in the Deceased Online database are once again open to general visitors. These include Highgate Cemetery , where a notice of re-opening was posted on the gate of the East Cemetery last week (see above image). Others that are now open include  Islington and St Pancras Cemetery in East Finchley, and  West Norwood Cemetery in the London borough of Lambeth.  Cemeteries that remain closed include Lister Lane Cemetery in Halifax, Yorkshire. All Bolton Council Cemeteries are now open to the public between 9am and 8pm every day. Visitors are reminded to observe social distancing guidelines at all t...

In line with government guidance on combatting the Covid-19 virus, cemeteries across the UK have closed until further notice Notice on the gate of Highgate Cemetery West Following advice from the government, many councils and cemetery management companies across the country have closed their cemeteries until further notice. This is in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. In these difficult times, it can be upsetting for those who can no longer visit the graves of their loved ones.  Some cemeteries remain open for burials, while others are offering to place flowers and other mementoes on graves while the gates remain closed to visitors. Highgate Cemetery posted the following on its website on 23 March 2020: VISITING We are very sorry to say that the closure also includes grave owners visiting their graves. We are committed to supporting  new government rules on staying at home . These give only four permissible reasons for leaving the house, and our rea...