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Commonwealth War Graves Conmmission

War graves

Commonwealth War Graves Conmmission is a war cemetery in Rugeley, Staffordshire, in the Cannock Chase council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.

LocationRugeley, WS15 2HT
Council areaCannock Chase
Nearest townRugeley

Directions Cannock Chase bereavement services

Most UK cemeteries are run by the local council. Cannock Chase 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 Conmmission?
Contact Cannock Chase 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 Conmmission?
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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