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Kingston Cemetery

Also known as Portsea or St. Mary's cemetery, opened in 1854 and at 52 acres is Portsmouth's largest cemetery.
Still serving the community with approximately 400 burials per year.

Milton Cemetery

Opened in April 1912, the same week that the Titanic sank. Over 25 acres in size and holds approximately 200 burials per year. The cemetery office is based here.

Highland Cemetery

Also known as Eastney cemetery, opened in 1854 and 17 acres in size. The last available plot was used in 1956 but existing family plots are still re-opened and used. It is world renowned for its historical interest with decorated servicemen and women from famous battles, associates of Dickens and Royalty among those buried here.

You can contact the Cemeteries Office direct on (023) 9273 2559 or email cemeteries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

More information about cemeteries

Book of Remembrance
Buying a Grave
Cemetery Memorials
Cemetery Opening Hours
Guidelines for Grave Memorials
Highland Road Cemetery
Provision of Community Funerals