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Military War Graves

War graves

Military War Graves is a war cemetery in Newham, Greater London, in the Newham council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationNewham, E12 5BH
Council areaNewham
Nearest townIlford

Directions Newham bereavement services

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Military War Graves?
Contact Newham 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 Military 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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