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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

Sunday 7 June 2026

Great Big Nature Hunt

Join in Berkhamsted's Great Big Green Week, explore our three acres with interactive resources and guides. A FREE family event!

Knowledgeable volunteer guides will help everyone to discover the wildlife in this three-acre cemetery on your doorstep: insects, butterflies, moths, pondlife, trees and bees.

Children can collect little natural treasures as they go around. This is a free event, but donations are welcome in exchange for a little something for the children once they've completed their hunt.

Lovely nature-themed craft tent.

Home-made refreshments available to purchase - so stay and enjoy this unique space.

The event is free but we appreciate donations on the day to support us looking after this important community space.

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Venue: Rectory Lane Cemetery - Google maps

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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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