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Rectory Lane Cemetery, Berkhamsted

Rectory Lane Cemetery is a Victorian cemetery in the Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted. Research genealogy and your family history by searching the database of burials, view the parish records, see historical photographs and learn about local history. You can also contribute your own stories or leave an In Memoriam message.

Events & tours

Wednesday 23 April 2025

Weekly Work Party

Our friendly work parties meet up every Wednesday 2pm-4pm to maintain the Cemetery with planting, pruning and mowing. If you'd like to take part as a volunteer, we'd love to welcome you!

Venue: Rectory Lane Cemetery - Google maps


Tuesday 29 April 2025

WildStrong

WildStrong Berkhamsted is running a 4-week programme in the Cemetery starting Tuesday 29th April 10am focussed on building strength and mobility for life. Sessions are low-intensity and focus on movements to help us keep doing what we love in life – time on the ground (and getting up!), balancing, pulling, as well as generally enjoying being outdoors and spending time with other people! Members are currently 65 but all who would enjoy this approach are welcome with no fitness level required. Sarah who runs the group has also partnered with Everyone Active to run Movement Walks from Wednesday 23rd April.

If you or anyone you know might fancy joining either, please do get in touch with Sarah on sarah.langridge@wildstrong.co The programme costs £30 and Sarah is offering free sessions on 8th April or 22nd April to see what it’s like.

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Venue: Rectory Lane Cemetery - Google maps


Thursday 8 May 2025

VE Day 80th Anniversary

Rectory Lane Cemetery will host part of Berkhamsted's VE Day Celebrations. More details to come.

Venue: Rectory Lane Cemetery - Google maps

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Saturday 17 May 2025

Books in the Woods

Do your little ones love stories and being outside exploring? Join us for our exciting new season of monthly Books in the Woods sessions at Rectory Lane Cemetery. Each month we spotlight a book of choice which we read together and follow with fun nature-filled activities for children (ages 0-5). It’s easy to prebook on the website, with family tickets (for up to 6 people) only £3. Show your ticket for 20% off with our friends across the road, Dowerhouse Coffee.

Future Books in the Woods dates: 

  • Saturday 17 May: 10:30-11:30
  • Saturday 21 June: 10:30-11:30
  • Saturday 19 July: 10:30-11:30
  • Saturday 16 August: 10:30-11:30
  • Saturday 20 Sept: 10:30-11:30
  • Saturday 18 Oct: 10:30-11:30
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Venue: Rectory Lane Cemetery - Google maps


Cemetery News

Adopt a grave

Help us to care for this historic burial ground by adopting a neglected grave

Cemetery Transformation

Learning for Schools

Download learning resources and learn about Berkhamsted's fascinating local history. Stories hidden in the Cemetery bring the past to life

Trace your family history

Burials at Rectory Lane Cemetery date from 1842 up to the 1950s. Do you have Hertfordshire ancestors buried here?

War Memorial

The War Memorial in Rectory Lane Cemetery provides a focus for Remembrance of the Fallen in the World Wars.

Memorial of the month:
Mrs Hewson's Grave

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