Chesham Cemetery & St. Mary's Churchyard
The cemetery is owned and managed by Chesham Town Council for and on behalf of the residents of Chesham Town and Chartridge Parish Councils.
The cemetery caters for all religions. Certain sections of the cemetery have been consecrated by the Church of England. There is a Chapel that seats 50 that is available for hire for services prior to interment. A Garden of Remembrance and Avenue of Remembrance are also available for the interment of ashes. Contact the Town Hall for more information, on 01494 774842 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4.30 pm) or email admin@chesham.gov.uk.
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Cemetery wildlife
The maintenance of St. Mary’s Churchyard was passed to Chesham Town Council by the Parochial Church Council in 1974. St. Mary’s Church dates back to the 12th century and the churchyard contains a monument to Thomas Harding, who was martyred in Chesham in 1532.
For more information on St. Mary’s Church, please visit the Parish of Great Chesham web site.
The Friends of Chesham Cemetery have published a booklet about Chesham Cemetery through history to the present day, with lots of fascinating facts and colour photographs. Copies of the booklet are available from the Town Hall for free, but donations will go towards the important conservation work of the Friends. Read more about the booklet.
St. Mary’s Churchyard
