The Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is a registered charity dedicated to promoting and restoring
the Cemetery and to protecting it as a unique heritage site and haven for wildlife.
The Cemetery is
located in Sharrow in the city of Sheffield, UK.
Within this website you will find information about the history of the Cemetery, the people buried there and our work.
There is a timeline exploring key events linked to the Cemetery and databases of burial and plot owner records.
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The Friends of the General Cemetery (FOGC) was formed in 1989 by a handful of local residents.
Since then this voluntary organisation has grown in size and the Friends has now become the
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (SGCT).
The Trust carries out many organised events within the Cemetery:
- Education tours and workshops
- Conservation work to maintain and enhance the monuments, the landscape and the paths
- Historical research of the Cemetery and its occupants.
The aim is to encourage everyone to enjoy this historical site by walking its paths, learning its history or simply as a quiet place to sit and contemplate.
Available now to buy - Danger and Despair - 2012 Edition
Thanks to the work of volunteers for the Sheffield General Cemetery Trust this popular and long out of print book is available for sale again.
Originally compiled and illustrated by Jane Horton and edited and researched by volunteers from the Friends of the General Cemetery, this updated work contains the stories of some of the Cemetery's residents who died as a result of tragic accidents, rejected love, deep despair and sometimes plain foolishness.
You can read a sample of the book here and if you wish to
purchase a copy then please follow this link where you can order the book and pay either by cheque or pay using PayPal.
Download our 2012 Event Guide
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Adobe Acrobat format viewer.
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Burial Research and Family History - Our volunteer burial research team meet each Thursday to investigate enquiries from members of the public who are researching their family history.
To find out more about this service please go to the search page.
If you are simply looking for a particular subject area just use our search facility.
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Membership - The Trust draws a lot of support through its membership.
If you wish to join us then please visit the "Membership" page for more information.
If you join you will receive three fact and picture filled newsletters per year and the right to attend regular member meetings.
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Books and Newsletters - Throughout the past 10 years the Trust has published various books which are available for sale.
We also produce a newsletter called "Undertakings" which is available free to members of the Trust -
previous editions are available to download and read for free.
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Making a donation - The Trust could not carry out its work without the support of volunteers and income generated from donations and fund raising.
If you wish to help us you can make a donation by cheque or debit or credit card.
You can help us further by filling out a gift aid form when you have sent a donation - the Government will give us 25p for each £1 donated.
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We host many free events throughout the year with the next two being :
Sunday 5th February - 2pm
Historical Tour
Discover the history of the Cemetery and learn about some of its residents on this guided walk. Free light refreshments served!
NOTE : meet at the Gatehouse at the end of Cemetery Avenue, S11 |
Sunday 19th February - 2pm
Building & Monument Tour
New for 2012! Learn about the many interesting buildings and monuments such as the Non Conformist Chapel and Gatehouse lodge on our series of expert guided walks. Free light refreshments served!
NOTE : meet at the Gatehouse at the end of Cemetery Avenue, S11 |
