How do I find which graveyard?

[pwitz]

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.

[olleym]

Do you have the relative's name?

Mark

[pwitz]

Yes - she was Irene Juel Baker nee Everitt and she died in March 1951.

[lizdb]

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.

[dawnsh]

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

[pwitz]

Thank you all for your prompt responses.  I shall be on the phone first thing tomorrow - watch this space!

[pwitz]

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.

[pwitz]

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!

[pwitz]

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.