Surrounding St George´s Church, Lisbon is the beautiful and historic British
Cemetery, dating from the early 1700´s. Existing well before the church was
built, it was the result of many years of negotiation to get permission to bury
the dead of Protestant merchants living in Portugal. It is still open for burials
and internments of cremated remains for those of British nationality or those
with a close family connection to a British national or existing grave.
It is also a quiet, garden space in the middle of the city, with exotic trees and
shrubs in between the memorial crosses. Booklets on its history and a leaflet
giving tour details can be purchased from the church or the visitor´s centre.
The cemetery is open 10.30 am - 1 pm every day except Saturday.
British Cemetery
British Cemetery
