Partners and experts from across the international heritage community are coming together to explore the future of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Funerary and Memory of the First World War. This conference marks an important moment of shared reflection on how these landscapes of remembrance can be protected, understood, and sustained for generations to come. The full event will be livestreamed so audiences can follow the discussions, hear from specialists, and join this collective exploration of stewardship, commemoration, and the responsibilities we share. Join us online at 09:00 CET on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Register your interest via the link in the comments below and we’ll send you the link to watch online 24 hours before the conference begins.

The previously un-named grave of an officer from Guildford, Surrey, who served with the Seaforth Highlanders been identified and rededicated in his name 108 years after his death. Discover more on our website 🔗 📷Eric Compernolle BEM

The unique and innovative architecture of our cemeteries and memorials continues to influence the way people remember those we lost in both world wars. This is evident everywhere, from the magisterial Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, to the small, intimate cemeteries that use natural features to tell the story of a battle as it happened. No two CWGC cemeteries are the same, but how much do you know about the architects that shaped them? Learn more about the visionaries behind our commemorative landscape, and how we continue to work with trailblazing architects, in our latest blog. Click the link below.

Partners and experts from across the international heritage community are coming together to explore the future of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Funerary and Memory of the First World War. This conference marks an important moment of shared reflection on how these landscapes of remembrance can be protected, understood, and sustained for generations to come. The full event will be livestreamed so audiences can follow the discussions, hear from specialists, and join this collective exploration of stewardship, commemoration, and the responsibilities we share. Join us online at 09:00 CET on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Register your interest via the link in the comments below and we’ll send you the link to watch online 24 hours before the conference begins.

Do you have a World War story in your family? Or are you a talented researcher with information to share? Uploading a story to For Evermore, our fast-growing online portal for the stories of the fallen, is simple and rewarding. Start with their name, and then tell us what you know - by doing so you are helping to preserve the sacrifice they made, and educate others about the devastating human cost of war. Get started with this handy guide - we look forward to seeing your story. Click the link below to begin.

Our charitable Foundation enables us to engage wider audiences with the stories of those we commemorate. The stories of individuals such as Rifleman Walter Blackburn are being shared thanks to generous supporters of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. Support this work, and consider becoming a member of the Foundation by following the link below. #Somme110

110 years ago today, allied forces launched the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, a pivotal action within the wider Battle of the Somme. On 15th September 1916, this battle saw Canadian and New Zealand forces thrown into action at the Somme for the first time, alongside a fearsome new weapon of war - the tank. The casualties were heavy on all sides. Today, we remember one of them - 26 year old Private Robert William Stanley of Whitewood, Saskatchewan. A store clerk originally from Walsall, Staffordshire, he was one of the first of his community to fall, where he was remembered as a 'young man of fine character'. We now care for his grave in Courcelette British Cemetery, alongside many of his comrades. Read his story - and remember a promising life cut short - on For Evermore. Link below.

Corporal Joseph Picking, a miner living in South Wales, fought at the Somme and never returned. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, along with more than 72,000 others. Now, thanks to someone taking the time to share his story on our online portal For Evermore, his legacy is more than just a name. Help us continue to share their stories. Read about Joseph's life on For Evermore, and submit your own, at the links below.

Welcome to the new-look For Evermore Stories portal. Our searchable repository honours the memory of the men and women from across the Commonwealth who lost their lives during the World Wars, helping ensure their stories are preserved for future generations. Explore more than 12,000 stories through our interactive map and themed collections, including stories connected to the Battle of the Somme. You can also help keep these stories alive by uploading a story of your own or supporting our work by becoming a member of our Foundation. Discover the portal today and help ensure their legacy is never forgotten. #ForEvermore #Somme110

As the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme continues, take a few moments to learn more about one of the First World War's most significant campaigns, and the immense sacrifices made by so many throughout its 141 days. Take a look at our blog, which covers all of the major facts, and is a great starting point for further research. Follow the link below. #Somme110