Burial Grounds memorial safety checks January and February
Friday, February 4th, 2022We request that memorials marked with a safety warning are not touched until they have been made safe. [Read full article…]
Cemetery of the Year Awards 2019 Silver Award Winner
Monday, September 30th, 2019Chesham Bois Burial Ground has scooped a prize at the National Cemetery of the Year Awards. The Memorial Awareness Board (MAB) has been promoting and organising the Cemetery of the Year Awards for nearly 20 years. Chesham Bois Burial Ground won the 2019 Silver prize in the Parish, Town and Community Council Cemetery category of […] [Read full article…]
Chesham Bois Burial Ground Open Day: Sunday 15 September 2-5pm
Wednesday, July 17th, 2019Come and meet the team who are responsible for our Burial Ground, and who will be on hand with copies of all the Burial records to answer any family history questions. Information will be available about some of the notable people who are buried here, including our four Commonwealth War Graves. Visit the Chapel, which […] [Read full article…]
Heritage Open Day Event Chesham Bois Burial Ground: Sunday 13 Sept 2020
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020Chesham Bois Burial Ground is one of Chesham Bois’ best kept secrets. Even though it has been open since 1924, many local residents do not realise where it is or the fascinating history of the characters who have been associated with it, or the diversity of services which it provides. The Burial Ground is holding […] [Read full article…]
Learn to Identify & Record Wildflowers & Plants
Friday, May 7th, 2021We are delighted to be hosting this wildflower and plant identification session at our stunning Burial Ground off Bois Moor Road. Join the Beautiful Burial Ground Project and learn to identify wildflowers and plants with local expert from the Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre. This is a friendly and informal session suitable for complete beginners […] [Read full article…]