Camberwell Old Cemetery

Cemetery location

Entrance:

Underhill Road

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 / bike parking:

There's no designated car parking.

History

In the 1850's, the parish of Camberwell was having difficulty finding space for burials in its churchyards. The Camberwell Burial Board was established to find a solution to the problem. They did - in 1855, the board bought 30 acres of meadow land and established it as the Burial Ground of St Giles, Camberwell.

The cemetery has fine examples of gothic revival architecture. The lodge and chapels were designed by George Gilbert Scott's architecture firm - who also designed St Pancras station and the Albert Memorial.

By 1984, 300,000 burials had been carried out at the cemetery. Camberwell New Cemetery was founded in 1901 in order to provide more space. The majority of burials now take place in the New Cemetery.

Opening Hours

Cemetery grounds

• 1st April - 30th September:
  Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm
  Saturday 8.00am - 7.00pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 7.00pm
• 1st October - 31st March:
  Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 5.00pm
  Saturday 8.00am - 7.00pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm
  Christmas Day: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Contact us

For enquiries about the upkeep of the cemetery, please contact

Tel: 020 7525 2000
environment@southwark.gov.uk

For information about bereavement services or enquiries about burials, please contact:

Tel: 020 7639 3121
Fax: 020 7732 3557
terry.connor@southwark.gov.uk
Bereavement Service
Environment and Leisure
Camberwell New Cemetery
Brenchley Gardens
London
SE23 3RD