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Commonwealth War Graves

War graves

Commonwealth War Graves is a war cemetery in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, in the Buckinghamshire council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationGreat Missenden, HP16 0BS
Council areaBuckinghamshire
Nearest townGreat Missenden

Directions Buckinghamshire bereavement services

Most UK cemeteries are run by the local council. Buckinghamshire Council’s bereavement services team handles burials, grave purchases, memorial permits and grave searches.

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Commonwealth War Graves?
Contact Buckinghamshire council’s bereavement services or ask a funeral director to arrange it. You’ll need the registrar’s certificate for burial and, for a new grave, to buy the exclusive right of burial.
How do I find a grave at Commonwealth War Graves?
The cemetery office holds burial registers and grave plans. Many councils also have online burial record searches, and some records are indexed by genealogy websites.
Who looks after war graves?
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cares for the graves of those who died in the two World Wars and has an online “Find War Dead” search.

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