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Bridgend parish records.

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Squeaky020

Squeaky020 Report 24 May 2017 14:11

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I could access Bridgend, Glamorgan parish records?

I am willing to pay but my budget isn't much.

I am looking for a burial.

Many thanks

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 24 May 2017 16:31

Someone on these boards might have access to that information, but if not, I have found that staff at Bridgend library have been incredibly helpful, when I wanted information about the area.
I contacted them by phone and e mail, but this was a few years ago.
What sort of date are you interested in ?

Andysmum

Andysmum Report 24 May 2017 16:32

Try this website. They will sell copies of parish records - prices vary and they don't have all of them.

They will also look things up for you but I don't know what it costs if you aren't a member.

http://www.glamfhs.org.uk/

Also it might be worth while asking on the Welsh thread if anyone lives near enough to look in the local archives for you.

Good luck. :-)

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 24 May 2017 16:37

Also possibly

http://glamarchives.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/municipal.pdf



or maybe there was a mention in local paper

http://www1.bridgend.gov.uk/services/libraries/local-and-family-history.aspx

Squeaky020

Squeaky020 Report 24 May 2017 17:41

Fantastic!!

Thank you for all your help :-)

I will look at the suggestions !

The burial is around 1950.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 24 May 2017 19:10

Although there may be parish burial records if the deceased was a church-goer, you could also consider looking for Burial registers for the local Municipal Cemetery.
By 1950, many church graveyards were, or were becoming, full.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 24 May 2017 19:14

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/N13815189

Description: burial records for Bridgend Cemetery
Date: 1894-1971
Held by: Glamorgan Archives,
....................

http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/services/bereavement-services.aspx
All burial records and communication should be directed to:-

Coychurch Crematorium
Coychurch
Bridgend
CF35 6AB

Tel: 01656 656605
Fax: 01656 668108 Email: [email protected]

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Lynette

Lynette Report 28 May 2017 13:38

You could also try ringing the burials officer in Bridgend County Borough Council as they record burials in council-run cemeteries. But your best bet would be the Registrar's office of the Council

Squeaky020

Squeaky020 Report 29 May 2017 15:27

Thanks all!

I have dropped an email so will see what response I get, if any, and will see where to go from there.

:-)