The aims and object of FOHC Trust as laid down in the Cemetery's Memorandum and Articles are:

The Charity's Objects

• To promote the public benefit in relation to Highgate Cemetery by any means appropriate or likely to preserve it as a place of historical and other interest and beauty,

• To permit the Cemetery (or such part thereof as may be available for the purpose) to be used as a public burial ground, and

• to secure the repair, restoration and preservation of the Cemetery, its monuments and buildings and other artefacts and their setting for the public benefit.

In furtherance of the objects but not further or otherwise the Charity may exercise amongst others the following powers:

• To speak and act on on behalf of all who care for the Cemetery ... including those who cherish the memory of persons buried there.

• To secure public access to and enjoyment of the Cemetery upon such terms and conditions as the Charity shall determine.

• To conserve the natural plant, animal and bird life of the Cemetery and so far as practicable of its surroundings.

• To protect and preserve the monuments and buildings within the Cemetery.

Because burials still take place and because grave owners, family and relatives are frequent visitors, all our visitors are expected to observe a proper dignity, and behave and dress appropriately.

Further and most importantly, because revenue from the sale of grave spaces will eventually be exhausted, the need for volunteers will be imperative, if the Cemetery is to remain open for grave owners and visitors of all descriptions, whether researchers, media programmers, writers, school children, genealogists or just individuals interested in one of Europe's most notable monuments.

We always need a helping hand

Volunteers are much appreciated. If you can help in welcoming the public, selling tickets and publications, occasional working parties on landscaping and planting, or by training for guided tours, please telephone 0208 340 1834