Camberwell New Cemetery Camberwell New Cemetery is home to Southwark's Bereavement Service office and the Honor Oak Crematorium.
Cemetery location
Camberwell New Cemetery
Brenchley Gardens
London SE23 3RD
Entrances
Brenchley Gardens and Brockley Way
Getting there
Train: nearest stations are Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park
Bus: Bus stops on Brockley Road: 122, 171, 172, P4
Bus stops on Brockley Way: 484 P2, P3, P4
Bus stops on Brenchley Gardens: P12
Bus stops on Forest Hill Road: 63
Car parks: Parking is very limited on the grounds. We suggest cars are parked on nearby residential roads.
 History
The cemetery was opened in 1927 and the Church of England section was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. Woodcock Hough the Lord Bishop of Woolwich. Honor Oak Crematorium is situated in the Cemetery and is notable for it's beautiful stained glass window. The building was designed by Aston Webb and completed in 1939.
Opening hours
Cemetery grounds
- 1st April - 30th September
Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 7.00pm
- 1st October - 31st March
Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm
Christmas Day 10.00am - 2.00pm
Honor Oak Crematorium Garden of Remembrance
- 1st April - 30th September
Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 7.00pm
- 1st October - 31st March
Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm
Christmas Day 10.00am - 2.00pm
Offices for cemetery, crematorium and Bereavement Services
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Contact us
For enquiries about the upkeep of the cemetery, please contact the Parks office:
Parks Unit
Tel: 020 7525 1050
Fax: 020 7525 3077
parks@southwark.gov.uk
Chatelaine House
186 Walworth Road
London SE17 1JJ
For information about funerals or enquiries about burials or cremations, please contact:
Cemeteries and Crematoriums
Tel: 020 7639 3121
Fax: 020 7732 3557
Camberwell New Cemetery
Brenchley Gardens
London SE23 3RD |