Cemetery
South Petherton Cemetery is owned and administered by South Petherton Parish Council.
The cemetery was built in 1868 with a lodge and two chapels. It contains six World War I graves and three World War II graves and many civilian graves.
The cemetery has burial plots available to purchase, a memorial wall with plots for ashes, a memorial woodland of Silver Birch trees and has recently been donated an adjoining piece of land which has been lovingly transformed into a community woodland.
Cemetery Fees
Cemetery Rules and Regulations
SPPC Cemetery Rules Regs May 2025
SPPC – Application for approval of memorial form
For enquiries about purchasing burial plots please contact the Clerk on 01460 241002 or email clerk@southpethertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
If you need information about what to do when someone dies please visit: https://www.gov.uk/when-someone-dies
The Community Woodland is open for everyone to enjoy. Please do not allow your dog into the cemetery or the memorial woodland of Silver Birches and keep them on a lead when in the Community Woodland.
Cemetery Chapels
The North and South Chapels at the entrance to the cemetery date from 1868. They currently host the South Petherton Community Shed Project which is a place to come along and take part in woodwork and other craft-based activities alongside other like-minded people. The “Shed” environment provides a safe venue to relax, enjoy and participate.
For more information please contact Helen on 01460 240943 or visit at the North and South Chapels, South Petherton Cemetery, Hayes End, TA13 5EQ, on Thursdays from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
https://southpethertonshed.wixsite.com/website
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5131206/charity-overview