Buckingham has two historic cemeteries. The later was designed by noted architect Samuel Fripp and opened in 1856. The cemetery is sited on Brackley Road, and has provided a burial place for the residents of Buckingham for over 150 years. In 2005 Buckingham Town Council took over responsibility for the management and maintenance of the Cemetery and since have been committed to improving the Cemetery and ensuring that it is a well-maintained and suitable resting place for loved ones.
There are strong associations between the cemetery and the history of the town. There are also connections with members of the community. The cemetery provides an important link with the past and a place for contemplation by the local community.
The Cemetery is located at Brackley Road, Buckingham MK18 1JA, near the edge of the town and opposite Pateman Close. The Cemetery is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk, with access through the main gates. However, the Council reserves the right to close the grounds and limit entry at any time.
There are two gothic chapels at the cemetery, which are the focal points of the original 1850s layout. They are sited towards the centre of their respective parts of the burial ground: the non-conformist side being in the smaller west half and the Anglican chapel in the east half.
A site dossier with information about the history of the site was prepared as part of The Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust (BGT) Research and Recording Project which began in 2014. Brackley Road Cemetery was identified as an important designed landscape by Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) in 1998 to retain evidence of historic interest, as part of the Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review project carried out for Historic England. The list is not definitive and further parks and gardens may be identified as research continues or further information comes to light.
Whilst visiting Brackley Road Cemetery please do:
- Be aware that funerals may be taking place within the Cemetery
- Treat other people in the Cemetery with the utmost respect
- Treat the Cemetery, graves and memorials with respect
For more information on Brackley Road Cemetery, including the fees and burial forms, visit our Cemetery page.