Header Image for Sturminster Newton Town Council
cemetery with rows of headstones of varying shapes, sizes, and colours arranged across a gently sloping grassy area. The grass is neatly maintained, with clear pathways between sections.
A yellow gravel path leads up to a stone‑built chapel with a central arched doorway and two arched windows on either side. Tall, dark trees stand to the left of the building, and the scene is lit by bright sunlight.
A gently sloping cemetery with rows of headstones set in neatly mown grass. To the left, one grave is enclosed by a small wooden fence. In the background are mature trees, including a leafy tree on the left, beneath a bright, cloudy sky.

Cemetery

Sturminster Newton Town Council owns, manages and maintains the town cemetery.

Bereavement Notices

 

There is a small car park for visitors to the cemetery. View our Location Map.

There is still space available for burials within the cemetery.

View a copy of our Cemetery Regulations.

View our Schedule of Fees & Charges 2023/24

Burial Registers

The burial registers are kept at the Council Offices. Anyone requiring a family search should contact the Town Council. The name of the deceased and approximate year of burial are needed for a search to be carried out.

Cemetery History

To find our more about the history of our cemetery please read - A Brief History of the Cemetery by Mr J N Curtis
Application Forms
Request to purchase Exclusive Right of Burial

Notice of Interment

Application for Approval of a Memorial