The British Cemetery was inaugurated in April 1821; the first President of Argentina, Bernardino Rivadavia, approved the project on 19 March 1821 and the purchase of the land.

In February 1829, the Rosas government made available a plot for the construction of the temple, but there were no funds for the donation of the land for the new cemetery.

In March, 1833 the Buenos Aires English language newspaper, The British Packet, reported that the subscriptions were not sufficient so more contributions were requested from the community.

The plots were freely transferable, but no trees could be planted; no tablets or monuments against the walls or common space were allowed.

[3] The British Cemetery finally opened its doors at its current address in Chacarita on Sunday, 13 November 1892.

The religious service was conducted by Archbishop Gregory Venabales, Primate of the Anglican Church in South America and Rev.

[5] The British Cemetery Corporation of Buenos Aires is managed by an Honorary Committee and its goal is to serve the community.