The cemetery was opened on 28th November 1856, the Church of England section being consecrated by Bishop Gilbert of Chichester, followed by a service in All Saints Church. The first burial was that of ‘Yorky’ Smith.
More information:
To see Plan of cemetery click on Cemetery Heading on green menu bar above.
Database of extant memorials in A -
(For an explanation of some anomalies, see http://friendsofhastingscemetery.org.uk/77order.html )
Converted to a searchable pdf file by Alan Jeffries (to whom many thanks)
"the grave's a fine and private place…" exploring Hastings Cemetery
Why not rest, relax and reflect awhile, sitting on the OHPS / FoHC seat, located on EL, and take in the magnificent view.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
New Stories
- Dewar, Rev. David Erskine -
Updated Stories
- Farrier Family -
Unmarked grave. Several strange stories.
- Makalua, Matthew M (Dr), MRCS, LRCP & Annie Clementine -
First ethnic Hawaiian to qualify as a doctor; practised in Hastings
Recent Stories
- Dyer, Edward Arnold, & his parents Edgar & Annie -
killed at Gallipoli, WW1. “Mr. Dyer's life has been one of great activity in the public interest, and although he only came to Hastings in his later days, he was very well known in the town.” - Salter, Elizabeth and her son, Archibald Salter -
Archibald was reported missing at Ypres in 1918. WW1
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The next scheduled Cemetery Walk is on Sunday, 8th July. Meet at the Car Park at 2pm.
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