Visiting the Cemetery
How to Find the Cemetery
The British Cemetery and Church of St. George are located on Rua São Jorge in Lisbon opposite the Estrela Gardens. This is approximately a 10 minute walk from the metro station of Rato ( on the yellow line ). You have to walk uphill on Av. Álvares Cabral until you come to the imposing statue of Cabral himself and then turn right following the wall till you see the entrance to the Cemetery on your right.
The tram routes 25 and 28 also have stops at the Basilica da Estrela / Jardim da Estrela, not far from the church, however No. 25 does not run at weekends.
If you take a taxi, ask for the "English Cemetery" (Cemitério Inglês). Make sure they drop you at the front entrance on Rua de São Jorge rather than Rua Saraiva de Carvalho which is the back entrance and currently inaccessible.
The church is entered through a gate at Rua São Jorge 6, north of the Estrela Garden. Buses 709, 713, 720 and 738 stop at the entrance in Rua São Jorge.
Opening Times
The Cemetery is open to the public from 10:30 to 13:00 Monday to Friday and 11:00-13:00 on Sunday.
At other times, only by special appointment (see contact for cemetery administrator below)
Contact Details
For all general enquiries and those related to reservation of grave plots, please contact the Cemetery Administrator at the following email address cemetery@lisbonanglicans.org
For any enquiries relating to graves, inscriptions or genealogical work, please contact the Honorary Historian at the following email address: ArchiveLisbonCem@gmail.com Please also consult the page regarding Research.
A Newsletter, called The Cem, is produced on a quarterly basis which contains small articles about the British Cemetery and those who help run and maintain it. If you wish to receive the newsletter please contact the Honorary Historian, at the following email address: ArchiveLisbonCem@gmail.com
Links
Lisbon Anglicans ( Website of the Lisbon Chaplaincy ) http://www.lisbonanglicans.org
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550732071092
Friends of the British Cemetery
The Cemetery and Church require much support in order to maintain preservation. It seems, therefore, a good idea for there to be a group called "Friends of the British Cemetery". This would be a way that individuals worldwide can be kept informed of the latest information on the Church, Cemetery and events, some of which, would be limited to "Friends".
There is a constant need for volunteers to help with the upkeep of the Cemetery and the "Friends" newsletters will be a means of letting those interested in giving of their time and effort, record such a generous wish to help and to inform of particular tasks with which they can aid us on particular dates.