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Title: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: pwitz on Tuesday 03 December 13 18:26 GMT (UK)
Sorry if I'm appearing stupid (senior moment?) but how do I find out what graveyard someone is buried in?  My adopted sister is coming over from France in a couple of weeks and says that she wants to visit her birth mother's grave, which she understands to be in/near Ilford.  Could I contact churches in that area and would they still have records from 1951? Grateful for any help - thank you.
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: olleym on Tuesday 03 December 13 18:29 GMT (UK)
Do you have the relative's name?

Mark
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: pwitz on Tuesday 03 December 13 18:41 GMT (UK)
Yes - she was Irene Juel Baker nee Everitt and she died in March 1951.
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: lizdb on Tuesday 03 December 13 18:42 GMT (UK)
More often than not churchyards were full well before 1951 (this is a generalisation) and more often than not burials would then take place in a municipal cemetery. Cremation also was becoming a more popular option by then too.
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: dawnsh on Tuesday 03 December 13 18:43 GMT (UK)
Hi

The numbers of burials in churchyards has declined since the 1830's especially for those who were living in urban areas. I would suggest looking for cemeteries first.

Here's a link to Redbridge Council's website and their cemeteries page.

http://www2.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/citizens_and_registrations/births_deaths_and_marriages/deaths/bereavement.aspx

Whoever you speak to, make sure you have the full name and actual date of death.

Let us know how you get on.

Dawn
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: pwitz on Tuesday 03 December 13 18:54 GMT (UK)
Thank you all for your prompt responses.  I shall be on the phone first thing tomorrow - watch this space!
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: pwitz on Wednesday 04 December 13 18:32 GMT (UK)
Had a call back from a lady at Redbridge this afternoon - no luck though.  She gave me another place to try and I'm hoping the lady there will get back to me in the morning.
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: pwitz on Thursday 05 December 13 16:14 GMT (UK)
Still no luck.  Not Redbridge, City of London or Manor Park.  Have sent e.mail to Australia asking for more clues.  Not giving up yet!
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: pwitz on Thursday 05 December 13 23:30 GMT (UK)
I have just had an e.mail from Oz saying that Irene was cremated, but thanks to everyone who has been helping me to find a burial place.  I feel I have been wasting your time - sorry.
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: olleym on Thursday 05 December 13 23:31 GMT (UK)
No worries

Mark
Title: Re: How do I find which graveyard?
Post by: dawnsh on Friday 06 December 13 08:00 GMT (UK)
Thanks for letting us know.