Kicking off War Graves Week 2024

Starting on Saturday 11 May, we’re launching our annual War Graves Week at our cemeteries and memorials around the world.

This is a great chance for our fans and followers to get up close and personal with the work of the Commission. Find out more about our work commemorating the war dead of the First and Second World Wars. 

Events are being held across the globe, from our sites across the UK and Europe – including Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy – but will also be taking place further afield, including Turkey and Canada.  

This year’s War Graves Week forms part of Lighting Their Legacy - programme of events which will reach people across the UK and in France in the build up to the commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.  

These momentous events aim to build connections between veterans and young people as we pass the torch of commemoration on to the next generation. 

The torch of commemoration will be present at some of our War Graves Week events, including An Evening At Brookwood – a special evening of music and commemoration in Brookwood Military Cemetery on Friday 17 May. 

This year’s programme includes Britain's premier wartime act the D-Day Darlings, Britain’s Got Talent winner and Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery, the Gordon’s School Pipes & Drums, and young musicians of Pirbright School.

Tickets are quickly running out, so book now to avoid disappointment. 

Our Public Engagement Manager, Megan Maltby, said: 

“It’s been fantastic to organise War Graves Week for its fourth year. It is a real highlight of the year for our staff, volunteers, and the public. We have continued to expand our reach for 2024 with events planned in 15 countries, in more than 160 locations worldwide so there’s plenty for the public to get involved with!”