List of cemeteries in London - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Below is a list of notable cemeteries in Greater London. It forms part of the List of cemeteries in England.
This list does not try to be complete. Only cemeteries which are notable and can be visited are included.

Churchyards and graveyards that belong to churches and are still in existence are not included. Ancient burial grounds are excluded.
The list includes separate sub-sections for the Magnificent Seven
Magnificent Seven, London
The "Magnificent Seven" is an informal term applied to seven large cemeteries in London. They were established in the 19th century to alleviate overcrowding in existing parish burial grounds.-Background:...

, the crematoria of London and a list of cemeteries that no longer exist.

Criteria for inclusion in this list

Cemeteries on this list are notable for fulfilling at least two of the following categories:

1. The cemetery has listed buildings or structures

2. English Heritage

English Heritage

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identifies it as notable (e.g. by placing it on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens

National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens

In England, the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England provides a listing and classification system for historic parks and gardens similar to that used for listed buildings. The register is managed by English Heritage under the provisions of the National...

or other publication by EH)

3. It has special historical value (such as the Magnificent Seven

Magnificent Seven, London

The "Magnificent Seven" is an informal term applied to seven large cemeteries in London. They were established in the 19th century to alleviate overcrowding in existing parish burial grounds.-Background:...

)

4. At least five people of note are buried in the cemetery (with biographies in Wikipedia)

5. The cemetery has secured Green Heritage Site accreditation

6. The cemetery is on the UNESCO World Heritage List

World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...

Excluded from this list are:

1. Cemeteries not meant for humans

2. Cemeteries that do not meet above criteria

'The Magnificent Seven'

The Magnificent Seven

Magnificent Seven, London

cemeteries were the first commercial cemeteries constructed around the outskirts of London. They are all of special historical value and are on the English Heritage lists.
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Name of the cemetery	Date opened	London Borough	Postal area	Closed	Remarks	"Friends"
Abney Park Cemetery Abney Park Cemetery Abney Park in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney, is a historic parkland originally laid out in the early 18th century by Lady Mary Abney and Dr. Isaac Watts, and the neighbouring Hartopp family. In 1840 it became a non-denominational garden cemetery, semi-public park arboretum, and...	1840	London Borough of Hackney London Borough of Hackney The London Borough of Hackney is a London borough of North/North East London, and forms part of inner London. The local authority is Hackney London Borough Council....	N16 N postcode area The N postcode area, also known as the London N postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of North London, England....	Yes	It became the main burial place of English nonconformists when Bunhill Fields Bunhill Fields Bunhill Fields is a cemetery in the London Borough of Islington, north of the City of London, and managed by the City of London Corporation. It is about 4 hectares in extent, although historically was much larger.... closed	Yes
Brompton Cemetery Brompton Cemetery Brompton Cemetery is located near Earl's Court in South West London, England . It is managed by The Royal Parks and is one of the Magnificent Seven...	1840	Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a central London borough of Royal borough status. After the City of Westminster, it is the wealthiest borough in England....	SW10	Yes	Owned and maintained by the Royal Park Service The Royal Parks The Royal Parks is an organisation within the UK Government that manages the eight Royal Parks and certain other areas of garden and parkland in London.They are an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...	Yes
Highgate Cemetery Highgate Cemetery Highgate Cemetery is a cemetery located in north London, England. It is designated Grade I on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. It is divided into two parts, named the East and West cemetery.... : East	1854	London Borough of Camden London Borough of Camden In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough were already developed and had a total population of 96,795. This continued to rise swiftly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 270,197 in the middle of the century... , Haringey London Borough of Haringey The London Borough of Haringey is a London borough, in North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by others as part of Outer London. It was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former boroughs. It shares borders with six other London boroughs... and Islington London Borough of Islington The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in Inner London. It was formed in 1965 by merging the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury. The borough contains two Westminster parliamentary constituencies, Islington North and Islington South & Finsbury...	N6 N postcode area The N postcode area, also known as the London N postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of North London, England....			Yes
Highgate Cemetery Highgate Cemetery Highgate Cemetery is a cemetery located in north London, England. It is designated Grade I on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. It is divided into two parts, named the East and West cemetery.... : West	1839	London Borough of Camden London Borough of Camden In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough were already developed and had a total population of 96,795. This continued to rise swiftly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 270,197 in the middle of the century... , Haringey London Borough of Haringey The London Borough of Haringey is a London borough, in North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by others as part of Outer London. It was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former boroughs. It shares borders with six other London boroughs... and Islington London Borough of Islington The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in Inner London. It was formed in 1965 by merging the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury. The borough contains two Westminster parliamentary constituencies, Islington North and Islington South & Finsbury...	N6 N postcode area The N postcode area, also known as the London N postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of North London, England....		Is notable for its Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle.	Yes
Kensal Green Cemetery Kensal Green Cemetery Kensal Green Cemetery is a cemetery in Kensal Green, in the west of London, England. It was immortalised in the lines of G. K. Chesterton's poem The Rolling English Road from his book The Flying Inn: "For there is good news yet to hear and fine things to be seen; Before we go to Paradise by way of...	1832	London Borough of Brent London Borough of Brent In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 2,022. This rose slowly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 5,646 in the middle of the century. When the railways arrived the rate of population growth increased...	NW10		Also known as the General Cemetery of All Souls. The oldest of the Magnificent Seven and still in operation.	Yes
Nunhead Cemetery Nunhead Cemetery Nunhead Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London, England. It is perhaps the least famous and celebrated of them.. The cemetery is located in the Nunhead area of southern London and was originally known as All Saints' Cemetery. Nunhead Cemetery was consecrated in 1840 and...	1840	London Borough of Southwark London Borough of Southwark The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...	SE15	Yes	Also known as "Cemetery of all Saints"	Yes
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Tower Hamlets Cemetery Tower Hamlets Cemetery is a cemetery located in the East End of London; its nearest tube station is Mile End. The cemetery opened in 1841 and closed for burials in 1966. It is now a nature reserve, and other land has been added to the park, including "Scrapyard Meadow"...	1841	London Borough of Tower Hamlets London Borough of Tower Hamlets The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. It is in the eastern part of London and covers much of the traditional East End. It also includes much of the redeveloped Docklands region of London, including West India Docks...	E3	Yes	Also known as Bow Cemetery. Closed in 1966	Yes
West Norwood Cemetery West Norwood Cemetery West Norwood Cemetery is a cemetery in West Norwood in London, England. It was also known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery.One of the first private landscaped cemeteries in London, it is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries of London, and is a site of major historical, architectural and...	1837	London Borough of Lambeth London Borough of Lambeth The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...	SE27	CF	Originally known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery. The first cemetery in the world to use the Gothic style.	Yes

Abbreviations used in the column closed

C = Still used for cremations

F = Burial in family plots is still possible

General cemeteries

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Name of the cemetery	Date opened	Located in London Borough	Postal area	Closed	Notes & notability	Website
Beckenham Cemetery Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery -Location:Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery is located between South Norwood Country Park and Birkbeck. The cemetery was opened in 1880 and is also known as Elmers End Cemetery.-Memorials:* Many World War I graves...	1877	London Borough of Bromley London Borough of Bromley The London Borough of Bromley is a London borough of south east London, England and forms part of Outer London. The principal town in the borough is Bromley.-Geography:...	BR3	Yes	Also known as Elmers End or Crystal Palace District Cemetery	> Article Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery -Location:Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery is located between South Norwood Country Park and Birkbeck. The cemetery was opened in 1880 and is also known as Elmers End Cemetery.-Memorials:* Many World War I graves...
Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries were opened within one month of each other in 1858 and are sited on adjacent plots of previously open land. The two component parts are characteristic examples of the first wave of Victorian public cemeteries and are now part of the Brockley Conservation Area.The...	1858	London Borough of Lewisham London Borough of Lewisham The London Borough of Lewisham is a London borough in south-east London, England and forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham...	SE4	No^!	Originally Deptford and Ladywell cemeteries. Examples of the first wave of Victorian municipal cemeteries.	Article Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries were opened within one month of each other in 1858 and are sited on adjacent plots of previously open land. The two component parts are characteristic examples of the first wave of Victorian public cemeteries and are now part of the Brockley Conservation Area.The...
Brookwood Cemetery Brookwood Cemetery Brookwood Cemetery is a burial ground in Brookwood, Surrey, England. It is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom and one of the largest in western Europe.-History:...	1852	The London Necropolis	GU24	No	Located in Brookwood Brookwood, Surrey Brookwood is a village in Surrey, located about 5 km west of Woking, in a semi-rural location. It lies on the western border of the Woking Borough .... , Woking Woking Woking is a large town and civil parish that shares its name with the surrounding local government district, located in the west of Surrey, UK. It is part of the Greater London Urban Area and the London commuter belt, with frequent trains and a journey time of 24 minutes to Waterloo station.... , Surrey Surrey Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...	Article Brookwood Cemetery Brookwood Cemetery is a burial ground in Brookwood, Surrey, England. It is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom and one of the largest in western Europe.-History:...
Bunhill Fields Bunhill Fields Bunhill Fields is a cemetery in the London Borough of Islington, north of the City of London, and managed by the City of London Corporation. It is about 4 hectares in extent, although historically was much larger....	1665	London Borough of Islington London Borough of Islington The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in Inner London. It was formed in 1965 by merging the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury. The borough contains two Westminster parliamentary constituencies, Islington North and Islington South & Finsbury...	EC1	Yes	Closed in 1854. Important historical cemetery.	Article Bunhill Fields Bunhill Fields is a cemetery in the London Borough of Islington, north of the City of London, and managed by the City of London Corporation. It is about 4 hectares in extent, although historically was much larger....
Camberwell New Cemetery	1927	London Borough of Southwark London Borough of Southwark The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...	SE22 SE postcode area The SE postcode area, also known as the London SE postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of south east London, England...	No		Yes
Camberwell Old Cemetery	1855	London Borough of Southwark London Borough of Southwark The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...	SE22 SE postcode area The SE postcode area, also known as the London SE postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of south east London, England...	Yes		Yes
City of London Cemetery City of London Cemetery and Crematorium The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in the north east of London. It is the largest such municipal facility in the UK and probably in Europe . It is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation.-Location:...	1856	London Borough of Newham London Borough of Newham The London Borough of Newham is a London borough formed from the towns of West Ham and East Ham, within East London.It is situated east of the City of London, and is north of the River Thames. According to 2006 estimates, Newham has one of the highest ethnic minority populations of all the...	E12	No^!		Article City of London Cemetery and Crematorium The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in the north east of London. It is the largest such municipal facility in the UK and probably in Europe . It is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation.-Location:...
East Finchley Cemetery East Finchley Cemetery East Finchley Cemetery is a cemetery and crematorium in East Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. The facilities are owned and managed by the City of Westminster....	1854	London Borough of Barnet London Borough of Barnet The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 331,500 and covers . It borders Hertfordshire to the north and five other London boroughs: Harrow and Brent to the west, Camden and Haringey to the south-east and Enfield to the...	N2 N postcode area The N postcode area, also known as the London N postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of North London, England....	No^!	Also known as St Marylebone Cemetery. Space is available but limited	Article East Finchley Cemetery East Finchley Cemetery is a cemetery and crematorium in East Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. The facilities are owned and managed by the City of Westminster....
East London Cemetery East London Cemetery The East London Cemetery and Crematorium are located in Plaistow in the London Borough of Newham. It is owned and operated by the East London Cemetery Company.-History:...	1872	London Borough of Newham London Borough of Newham The London Borough of Newham is a London borough formed from the towns of West Ham and East Ham, within East London.It is situated east of the City of London, and is north of the River Thames. According to 2006 estimates, Newham has one of the highest ethnic minority populations of all the...	E13	No		Article East London Cemetery The East London Cemetery and Crematorium are located in Plaistow in the London Borough of Newham. It is owned and operated by the East London Cemetery Company.-History:...
Golders Green Jewish Cemetery Golders Green Jewish Cemetery The Golders Green Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in London. It is also known as Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery. It is maintained by the West London Synagogue.-Location:...	1895	London Borough of Barnet London Borough of Barnet The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 331,500 and covers . It borders Hertfordshire to the north and five other London boroughs: Harrow and Brent to the west, Camden and Haringey to the south-east and Enfield to the...	NW11	Yes	Also known as Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery	Article Golders Green Jewish Cemetery The Golders Green Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in London. It is also known as Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery. It is maintained by the West London Synagogue.-Location:...
Great Northern Cemetery	1861	London Borough of Enfield London Borough of Enfield The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London. It borders the London Boroughs of Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest...	N11 N postcode area The N postcode area, also known as the London N postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of North London, England....	No	Now known as New Southgate Cemetery	Yes
Grove Park Cemetery Grove Park Cemetery Grove Park Cemetery is a cemetery in the London Borough of Lewisham.-Location:It is located near Grove Park on Marvels Lane, between Chinbrook Meadows and Marvels Wood, SE12.-Special interest:...	1935	London Borough of Lewisham London Borough of Lewisham The London Borough of Lewisham is a London borough in south-east London, England and forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham...	SE12	No	Listed by English Heritage as a landscape of special historic interest.	Article Grove Park Cemetery Grove Park Cemetery is a cemetery in the London Borough of Lewisham.-Location:It is located near Grove Park on Marvels Lane, between Chinbrook Meadows and Marvels Wood, SE12.-Special interest:...
Gunnersbury Cemetery Gunnersbury Cemetery Gunnersbury Cemetery, also known as Kensington Cemetery, is a cemetery opened in 1929, located in the London's Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, 143 Gunnersbury Avenue Acton...	1929	Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a central London borough of Royal borough status. After the City of Westminster, it is the wealthiest borough in England....	W3	No	Also known as Kensington Cemetery	Yes
Hampstead Cemetery Hampstead Cemetery Hampstead Cemetery is a historic cemetery in West Hampstead, London, located at the upper extremity of the NW6 district. Despite the name, the cemetery is three-quarters of a mile from Hampstead Village, and bears a different postcode...	1876	London Borough of Camden London Borough of Camden In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough were already developed and had a total population of 96,795. This continued to rise swiftly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 270,197 in the middle of the century...	NW6	Yes	Cremated remains can still be buried	Article Hampstead Cemetery Hampstead Cemetery is a historic cemetery in West Hampstead, London, located at the upper extremity of the NW6 district. Despite the name, the cemetery is three-quarters of a mile from Hampstead Village, and bears a different postcode...
Hanwell Cemetery Hanwell Cemetery Hanwell Cemetery is a cemetery located in Hanwell, Ealing, west London. Originally called City of Westminster Cemetery it is owned and managed by the City of Westminster's Parks Service.-History:...	1854	London Borough of Ealing London Borough of Ealing The London Borough of Ealing is a borough in west London.-Location:The London Borough of Ealing borders the London Borough of Hillingdon to the west, the London Borough of Harrow and the London Borough of Brent to the north, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to the east and the London...	W7	No	Also known as (City of) Westminster Cemetery (not to be confused with the Kensington Hanwell Cemetery).	Article Hanwell Cemetery Hanwell Cemetery is a cemetery located in Hanwell, Ealing, west London. Originally called City of Westminster Cemetery it is owned and managed by the City of Westminster's Parks Service.-History:...
Hither Green Cemetery Hither Green Cemetery Hither Green Cemetery is a large cemetery located on Verdant Lane, in Whitefoot, London, England. Contrary to the name, the cemetery is situated in Catford, but near to Hither Green, Lee and Grove Park. Next to Hither Green Cemetery is Lewisham Crematorium....	1873	London Borough of Lewisham London Borough of Lewisham The London Borough of Lewisham is a London borough in south-east London, England and forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham...	SE6	Yes	Closed in 1878. Formerly Lee Cemetery, significant as a nature reserve	Article Hither Green Cemetery Hither Green Cemetery is a large cemetery located on Verdant Lane, in Whitefoot, London, England. Contrary to the name, the cemetery is situated in Catford, but near to Hither Green, Lee and Grove Park. Next to Hither Green Cemetery is Lewisham Crematorium....
Kensington Hanwell Cemetery	1855	London Borough of Ealing London Borough of Ealing The London Borough of Ealing is a borough in west London.-Location:The London Borough of Ealing borders the London Borough of Hillingdon to the west, the London Borough of Harrow and the London Borough of Brent to the north, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to the east and the London...	W7	Yes	Also known as the Old Kensington Cemetery (not to be confused with the Hanwell Cemetery Hanwell Cemetery Hanwell Cemetery is a cemetery located in Hanwell, Ealing, west London. Originally called City of Westminster Cemetery it is owned and managed by the City of Westminster's Parks Service.-History:... ).	Yes
Paddington Cemetery	1855	London Borough of Brent London Borough of Brent In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 2,022. This rose slowly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 5,646 in the middle of the century. When the railways arrived the rate of population growth increased...	NW6	No	Also known as Paddington Old Cemetery	Yes
Putney Vale Cemetery Putney Vale Cemetery Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in London is surrounded by Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, and is located within forty-seven acres of parkland. The cemetery was opened in 1891 and the crematorium in 1938...	1891	London Borough of Wandsworth London Borough of Wandsworth The London Borough of Wandsworth is a London borough in southwest London, England, and forms part of Inner London.-History:The borough was formed in 1965 from the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and much of the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth, but...	SW15	No		Article Putney Vale Cemetery Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in London is surrounded by Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, and is located within forty-seven acres of parkland. The cemetery was opened in 1891 and the crematorium in 1938...
Richmond Cemetery	1839	London Borough of Richmond upon Thames London Borough of Richmond upon Thames The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London, UK, which forms part of Outer London. It is unique because it is the only London borough situated both north and south of the River Thames.-Settlement:...	TW10	No	Next to East Sheen Cemetery	Yes
St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery is located at Kensal Green in London, and has its own .-History:Established in 1858, the 29 acre site was built next door to the much larger Anglican & Non-Conformist Kensal Green Cemetery...	1858	London Borough of Brent London Borough of Brent In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 2,022. This rose slowly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 5,646 in the middle of the century. When the railways arrived the rate of population growth increased...	NW10	No	Next to Kensal Green Cemetery and the West London Crematorium	Article St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery is located at Kensal Green in London, and has its own .-History:Established in 1858, the 29 acre site was built next door to the much larger Anglican & Non-Conformist Kensal Green Cemetery...
St Pancras and Islington Cemetery St. Pancras and Islington Cemetery The St. Pancras and Islington Cemetery in East Finchley, North London while situated in the London Borough of Barnet is actually two cemeteries, owned by two other London Boroughs, Camden and Islington...	1854	London Borough of Barnet London Borough of Barnet The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 331,500 and covers . It borders Hertfordshire to the north and five other London boroughs: Harrow and Brent to the west, Camden and Haringey to the south-east and Enfield to the...	N2 N postcode area The N postcode area, also known as the London N postcode area, is the part of the London post town covering part of North London, England....	No	Also known as the Islington and St Pancras Cemetery	Article St. Pancras and Islington Cemetery The St. Pancras and Islington Cemetery in East Finchley, North London while situated in the London Borough of Barnet is actually two cemeteries, owned by two other London Boroughs, Camden and Islington...
Teddington Cemetery	1879	London Borough of Richmond upon Thames London Borough of Richmond upon Thames The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London, UK, which forms part of Outer London. It is unique because it is the only London borough situated both north and south of the River Thames.-Settlement:...	TW11	No	Typical Victorian cemetery. Listed by English Heritage as a landscape of special historic interest.	Yes
Willesden Jewish Cemetery Willesden Jewish Cemetery Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a cemetery for Jews in Beaconsfield Road, Willesden, London Borough of Brent. It opened in 1873 on a site. More properly, it is the Willesden United Synagogue Cemetery.-Notable burials:...	1873	London Borough of Brent London Borough of Brent In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 2,022. This rose slowly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 5,646 in the middle of the century. When the railways arrived the rate of population growth increased...	NW10	Yes	F	Article Willesden Jewish Cemetery Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a cemetery for Jews in Beaconsfield Road, Willesden, London Borough of Brent. It opened in 1873 on a site. More properly, it is the Willesden United Synagogue Cemetery.-Notable burials:...

No^! = Cemetery is approaching capacity

Exceptions

Name of the cemetery	Reason why it is excepted
Huguenot Burial Ground Huguenot Burial Site The Huguenot Burial Site is a former cemetery for Huguenots in Wandsworth .-Location:The burial site is located between East Hill and Huguenot Place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is located next to St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church. The railings surrounding this little park were...	Now a public park and no longer regarded as a cemetery. Part of the Huguenot history of Wandsworth Wandsworth Wandsworth is a district of south London, England, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated southwest of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-Toponymy:... .
Moravian Burial Ground Moravian Burial Ground The Moravian Burial Ground is the burial ground of the Moravian Congregation in London.-Location:The Burial Ground is located in the grounds of Lindsey House in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, just off Milman Street , near Cheyne Walk and Beaufort Street.-History:The Burial Ground was...	Not a traditional cemetery. Featured in a separate article.
Royal Burial Ground Royal Burial Ground The Royal Burial Ground is a cemetery used by the British Royal Family. It surrounds the Royal Mausoleum on the Frogmore Estate in the Home Park at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It was consecrated on 23 October 1928....	Located at Frogmore Frogmore The Frogmore Estate or Gardens comprise of private gardens within the grounds of the Home Park, adjoining Windsor Castle, in the English county of Berkshire. The name derives from the preponderance of frogs which have always lived in this low-lying and marshy area.It is the location of Frogmore... , not considered a "regular" cemetery (and strictly speaking not in London).
Royal Hospital Chelsea Burial Ground	Part of the Royal Hospital Chelsea Royal Hospital Chelsea The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age, located in the Chelsea region of central London, now the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is a true hospital in the original sense of the word,... . Many monuments for Chelsea pensioner Chelsea pensioner A Chelsea pensioner is an in-pensioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home and nursing home for former members of the British Army located in Chelsea, London... s.
Royal Hospital Greenwich Cemetery	Part of the Royal Naval Hospital.
St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle St George's Chapel is the place of worship at Windsor Castle in England, United Kingdom. It is both a royal peculiar and the chapel of the Order of the Garter...	As a Royal Peculiar Royal Peculiar A Royal Peculiar is a place of worship that falls directly under the jurisdiction of the British monarch, rather than under a bishop. The concept dates from Anglo-Saxon times, when a church could ally itself with the monarch and therefore not be subject to the bishop of the area... it is not considered a "regular" cemetery (and strictly speaking is not in London).
St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the mother...	Burials and memorials are not considered a "regular" cemetery.
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, popularly known as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English,...	As a Royal Peculiar Royal Peculiar A Royal Peculiar is a place of worship that falls directly under the jurisdiction of the British monarch, rather than under a bishop. The concept dates from Anglo-Saxon times, when a church could ally itself with the monarch and therefore not be subject to the bishop of the area... it is not considered a "regular" cemetery.

Crematoria

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Name of the crematorium	Date opened	London Borough	Postal area	Located in the grounds of	Remarks
Beckenham Crematorium	????	tbc		Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery -Location:Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery is located between South Norwood Country Park and Birkbeck. The cemetery was opened in 1880 and is also known as Elmers End Cemetery.-Memorials:* Many World War I graves...	Also known as Elmer's End Crematorium & Cemetery.
City of London Crematorium: New				City of London Cemetery and Crematorium City of London Cemetery and Crematorium The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in the north east of London. It is the largest such municipal facility in the UK and probably in Europe . It is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation.-Location:...
City of London Crematorium: Old				City of London Cemetery and Crematorium City of London Cemetery and Crematorium The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in the north east of London. It is the largest such municipal facility in the UK and probably in Europe . It is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation.-Location:...	Now only used as a chapel
Golders Green Crematorium Golders Green Crematorium Golders Green Crematorium and Mausoleum was the first crematorium to be opened in London, and one of the oldest crematoria in Britain. The land for the crematorium was purchased in 1900, costing £6,000, and was opened in 1902 by Sir Henry Thompson....	1902	London Borough of Barnet London Borough of Barnet The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 331,500 and covers . It borders Hertfordshire to the north and five other London boroughs: Harrow and Brent to the west, Camden and Haringey to the south-east and Enfield to the...	NW11	Own grounds
West Norwood Crematorium	1915	London Borough of Lambeth London Borough of Lambeth The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...	SE27	West Norwood Cemetery West Norwood Cemetery West Norwood Cemetery is a cemetery in West Norwood in London, England. It was also known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery.One of the first private landscaped cemeteries in London, it is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries of London, and is a site of major historical, architectural and...

Former cemeteries

Many of these cemeteries were former graveyards and carry the name of the church they belonged to.

Name of the cemetery	Period in service	Location	Postal area	Remains moved to	M*	Remarks
Cross Bones Graveyard Cross Bones Cross Bones is a post-medieval disused burial ground in The Borough, Southwark, south London, in what is now known as Redcross Way.It is believed to have been established originally as an unconsecrated graveyard for "single women," a euphemism for prostitutes, known locally as "Winchester Geese,"...	????-1853	Redcross Way	SE1		M	Also known as the Halloween Graveyard
Enon Chapel Enon Chapel Enon Chapel was located on Clement's Lane near the Strand and was built around 1823. The upper part was dedicated to the worship of God, the lower part to the burial of the dead. The two parts were separated by a board floor. In 1839 the remains of thousands of bodies were found in a vault beneath...	1823-1842	St. Clement's Lane	WC2 WC postcode area The WC postcode area, also known as the London WC postcode area, is a group of postcode districts in central London, England. It includes parts of the London Borough of Camden, City of Westminster, London Borough of Islington and a very small part of the City of London. The area covered is of...	West Norwood Cemetery West Norwood Cemetery West Norwood Cemetery is a cemetery in West Norwood in London, England. It was also known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery.One of the first private landscaped cemeteries in London, it is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries of London, and is a site of major historical, architectural and...	?	Later renamed Clare Market Chapel
St Benet Gracechurch	1181-1868	Gracechurch Street Gracechurch Street Gracechurch Street is a street in the City of London which forms part of the A10. It is home to a number of shops, restaurants, offices and Leadenhall Market....	EC3M	City of London Cemetery and Crematorium City of London Cemetery and Crematorium The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in the north east of London. It is the largest such municipal facility in the UK and probably in Europe . It is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation.-Location:...	M	Also known as Grass Church

M*, if a memorial or something similar was erected to commemorate the former burial ground or cemetery

? = Unknown

D = Disappeared

M = Memorial in the relocation site

P = Memorial plaque near or on the former site

External links

London Cemeteries on the TimeTravelBritain website, written by Catherine Richards and photographs by Sue Bailey
Paul Talling's website, showing the dereliction of cemeteries in London
Jewish Cemeteries in London on the IAJGS website
Silent Cities Cemetery photography by Jeane Trend-Hill, showing the cemeteries of London

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