Burial Records & Family History

The Council holds burial records for the areas listed below, which start from the dates shown:

• Bradford on Avon - Records from 1856
• Melksham - Records from 1945
• Warminster - Records from 1970
• Trowbridge - Records from 1856
• Westbury - Records from 1857
• Hilperton - Records from 1907
• Holt - Records from 1894

Cemetery Search

The cemetery and name of the deceased are required to trace the person in question.

We are able to carry out a search for the cemetaries listed above and aim to supply details of a late relative giving the grave number, burial date, age of the deceased and occupation in some cases. Click here to view the fees and charges information.(pdf file, opens in new window).

We will provide a print out of the record and to assist you to find the grave a location cemetary map showing the names of the nearby graves.

For more information please  telephone 01225 776655 Ext. 545.