Brockenhurst Cemetery
Brockenhurst Churchyard & Cemetery
Brockenhurst is proud of its Churchyard, which overlooks the village and is adjacent to St Nicholas' Church—one of only two churches in the New Forest mentioned in the Domesday Book and reputed to be the oldest church in the area.
🔗 For more information about St Nicholas' Church and its history, visit the St Nicholas Church website.
Management of the Churchyard & Cemetery:
- The area surrounding the Church is managed by the Church Authorities.
- The lower section, known as the Cemetery, is managed by the Parish Council.
📩 Enquiries:
For enquiries about the Churchyard or Cemetery, please email the Parish Clerk.
Commonwealth War Graves
First World War Graves:
- Brockenhurst Parish Council is honoured to have First World War Commonwealth War Graves located in the Churchyard. These graves belong primarily to New Zealand soldiers who were treated at the No. 1 New Zealand General Hospital in Church Lane but sadly succumbed to their injuries.
Annual ANZAC Service:
- An ANZAC service is held every April to commemorate these soldiers.
Other War Graves:
The Churchyard also contains a few graves for:
British soldiers
Canadian soldiers
Australian soldiers
Indian soldiers- As well as a few scattered War Graves
🔗 Further details are available on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.