Beeston Cemetery - COMPLETED

[skewbald]

Hi Alexander, I pass there on my way home from work every morning, so if Mike can't manage to get there, let me know and I'll have a look.

Skewy

[Alexander.]

Hi Mike and Skewy,

Thanks very much for the offer Skewy. I got another email from the Broxtowe council people today that to my surprise included pictures of the grave, but there was no memorial made unfortunately.

It was a slightly unpleasant surprise to learn that Harry's only son Frank died age 4 a year or two after Harry. Our family thought that perhaps Frank was still alive since after Harry died the family lost touch - well that explains why.

Thanks again everyone for your help. 

Alexander

[lynzzx]

Hiya.
i would like to locate my cousin in this cemetery.
and noticed that you emailed the council.
what email address did you email??


Lynsey

[skewbald]

Hi Lynsey, the website ids down at the moment, but an e-mail address is.

customerservices@broxtowe.gov.uk


Skewy.

[Alexander.]

Hi Lynsey,

Yes, that's the email address I sent my original request to. It was forwarded to a wonderful lady named Kim who was a great help - she even went out to take pictures of the grave for me. 

Alexander

[acorngen]

You will be amazed how helpful local municipal staff are if you ask nicely.  I was lucky enough to be given copies of the receipt my great great grandfather was given when he purchased the plot so have his signature now.  They also told me there is one space in the grave still left and should we wish we can put someone in with them.  Wish we had known this when my Nan died because I would have had her buried with them (being their grandchild).  Actually no I wouldnt because my nan was adamant she wanted to be ash and smoke after her death. 18 years this week R.I.P Nan

[happydays347]

When I did this I was told they could research six people for free and after that it would be £35 per hour! Regardless of if the person was actually buried there or not.
I just hope the people I asked the lady to search are actually buried there, otherwise I'll be paying a lot of money to get her to check other names.
I could go and look myself, but I'd be walking aimlessly round a graveyard, unaware of where to go or actually look!