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Help with burial 1943, Greater London

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Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 21 Jul 2006 17:19

My gt grandmother died in March 1943, registration Greenwich. Family rumour says she was buried at Grove Park. Mum phoned Lewisham Council but the search costs £20.00 (gasp!). Any other ideas how I might find out where she was buried? No other known relatives at Grove Park or any special family plots that I know of. Thanks, Selena

Sylvia

Sylvia Report 21 Jul 2006 17:39

If you have time and are not far away, you can go to the archives and search for yourself for free. If you have the Death Registration date or quarter and year it is not difficult. I have done it in Hammersmith without problems. Regards Sylvia.

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 21 Jul 2006 17:46

Thanks Sylia, I do have the date and death registration (not the cert though). I didn't know that you could search the crematorium archives for yourself. I can't get on to Lewisham's website at present but I will phone them next week. Thanks again Selena

Sylvia

Sylvia Report 21 Jul 2006 17:51

Selena, just a thought, is Grove Park owned by the Council? If it is they will have records. However if it is privately owned the owners will make you pay!! Sylvia.

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 21 Jul 2006 17:56

Thanks 90% certain its council. My elderly aunt said there was a memorial/funeral card but it was lost during house moves. Typical! Selena

Janice

Janice Report 21 Jul 2006 18:37

Hi Selena, Would there have been a write-up in the local newspaper? Did she go to church? There would be something in the church magazine. Have you phoned Lewisham Archives to see if they can suggest what to do? I had a similar experience a couple of days ago at Elmers End. They wanted £10 to open a book (I knew the date) No chance!! Last time I went to Hither Green cemetery they were very helpful, and today at Camberwell New the lady in the office went out of her way to give me information. Good luck, Janice

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 21 Jul 2006 20:51

Thanks Janice. Interesting that you mentioned the church as she lived in St Alphege's Passage, Greenwich (behind the church). I'm a bit flumoxed as to why she is supposedly in Grove Park.Most of our relations were in Brockley or Hither Green. Think I need to contact Lewisham again. Selena