Cemetery and Chapels

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 an adjoining piece of land which has been lovingly transformed into a community woodland.

Cemetery Fees

SPPC Cemetery fees June 2026

Cemetery Rules and Regulations

SPPC Cemetery Rules & Regulations May 2026

SPPC Application for approval of memorial form

For enquiries about purchasing burial plots please email the Clerk or phone 01460 241002

If you need information about what to do when someone dies please visit the Government’s website: 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.

South Petherton Community Shed

Register-of-Charities – Charity Commission