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Folkestone Cemetery
« on: Thursday 14 August 08 19:57 BST (UK) »
In the past, when I've had a query about finding a grave in Maidstone cemetery, I have been able to make enquires over the telephone.

Does anyone here either live in Folkestone, or know whether its possible to make similar enquiries regarding their cemetery in Cheriton Road?  In effect, I know my grandfather (who died in 1935) is buried there somewhere, but I'd like to find out exactly where before visiting, particularly since I'm told 'it's a huge place'!

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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 14 August 08 20:06 BST (UK) »
Hi Mogsmum

Yes, it is a huge place!
Googling Folkestone Cemetery brought up some interesting links.
It's administered by Shepway District Council:
http://www.shepway.gov.uk/content/view/2077/2293/
Contact
Cemeteries Office,
Environmental Services, Planning & Environment
01303-853407

Some photos on Webshots:
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Taylor - Ringwould & Ash
Skinner - Deal
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Spain - Walmer
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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #2 on: Friday 15 August 08 12:33 BST (UK) »
It is pretty big, but it's probably arranged by year so wouldn't be that hard to locate the general area he is. I used to go to school over the road at the Harvey (top left) - I am in Cheriton about once a month if you need a photo.

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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #3 on: Friday 15 August 08 22:12 BST (UK) »
Hi Mogsum
Just got back of hols and saw this message. I live up the road and can go and have al ook sometime this week for you when I have done all the washing. If I need any futher info I will be in touch. Off to bed now as I have been camping all week. No sleep at all.
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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 16 August 08 06:21 BST (UK) »
Hi folks,

Thank you for the information.   I'm hoping to find the grave of Edward Sydney Dunmall (husband of Winifred) who I believe, died in February 1935, so ..

Betty - I'll give the Environmental Services a ring next week.  Thank you for that.

spongebob - I lived in Folkestone for a short time when I was very young, and your reply reminded me that our next door neighbour's son went to Harvey Grammar School.    I thought he was wonderful - unfortunately I was about 4 and he was at least 15 so any designs I had on a lasting relationship were doomed to failure!!   The kind offer of a photo is much appreciated and one I shall bear in mind.

panda40 - That too is a very kind offer, thank you, but please don't make a special trip since I've no idea yet where the grave might be, nor even if there is/was any sort of headstone - and I'd hate to drag you away from the ironing which will inevitably follow all that washing :)

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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #5 on: Friday 02 August 13 06:29 BST (UK) »
Hello Folks,
Is there anybody who lives near Cheriton Road Cemetery who has the time to find my great grandparents graves please? Charles F Bruce died April 1928 and his wife Rosa (nee Bingham) Bruce in November 1928. I will be visiting Folkestone from Australia in early October and would like to visit their graves.

I know they both had  funeral services conducted at Holy Trinity and I'm assuming they were buried at Cheriton Road. I doubt they would have been buried at St. Mary and St. Eanswythe if the services were at Holy Trinity. I have emailed Shepway Council for their assistance but so far no reply.

I'm quite happy to spend an afternoon searching when I get there, but was hoping for a map or layout if anybody has one? Regards Maggie :)

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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #6 on: Monday 05 August 13 22:01 BST (UK) »
Hello Maggie, welcome to RootsChat :)

I'll gladly have a look in the cemetery for your great grandparents graves.
Depending on the weather it might be this week, but I will be able to get there at some point in the near future (I'm glad of the excuse to have a wander round ;D )


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KENT:
Stutely - Wittersham & Stone
Padgham - Wittersham
Wanstall - Northbourne
Taylor - Ringwould & Ash
Skinner - Deal
Bushell - Walmer
Spain - Walmer
Also
Schloss - Poland, Nottingham, Massachusetts & New Zealand.
Cohen - Birmingham

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Re: Folkestone Cemetery
« Reply #7 on: Monday 05 August 13 22:55 BST (UK) »
Hello Betty,

thank you for your welcome and a BIG thank you for offering to look for my great grandparents graves. Just today, I heard back from Shepway Council who were able to give me a burial plot number and a map of the cemetery. How good is that! ;D

My pending visit to Folkestone has been made all the more enjoyable, knowing that there are kindly folk like yourself who are prepared to go out of their way to help. Thank you once again. Maggie :)

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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 06 August 13 12:36 BST (UK) »
Hi Maggie

What's the burial plot number? From previous searches I know the plot numbers are not in a logical order, but it might help me to know it.

Does the map give any indication of the layout of the plots by number?


Betty
KENT:
Stutely - Wittersham & Stone
Padgham - Wittersham
Wanstall - Northbourne
Taylor - Ringwould & Ash
Skinner - Deal
Bushell - Walmer
Spain - Walmer
Also
Schloss - Poland, Nottingham, Massachusetts & New Zealand.
Cohen - Birmingham

"Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov."