Cemetery · Dorset

Charminster Cemetery

Charminster Cemetery is a cemetery in Dorset, Dorset, in the Dorset council area. It is run by Charminster Parish Council.

Location	Dorset, DT2 9FU
Website	charminster.info
Council area	Dorset
Nearest town	Dorchester

Directions Dorset bereavement services

Most UK cemeteries are run by the local council. Dorset Council’s bereavement services team handles burials, grave purchases, memorial permits and grave searches.

Frequently asked questions

How do I arrange a burial at Charminster Cemetery?

Contact Charminster Parish Council or ask a funeral director to arrange it. You’ll need the registrar’s certificate for burial and, for a new grave, to buy the exclusive right of burial.

How do I find a grave at Charminster Cemetery?

The cemetery office holds burial registers and grave plans. Many councils also have online burial record searches, and some records are indexed by genealogy websites.