Camberwell New Cemetery

Camberwell New Cemetery is home to Southwark's Bereavement Service office and the Honor Oak Crematorium.

Cemetery location

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 within the grounds. We suggest cars are parked in 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

• April 1 to September 30
  Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 7pm
  
  
• October 1 to March 31
  Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 5pm
  Christmas Day 10am to 2pm
  
  

Honor Oak Crematorium Garden of Remembrance

• April 1 to September 30
  Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 7pm
  
  
• October 1 to March 31 
  Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 5pm
  Christmas Day 10am to 2pm
  
  

Offices for cemetery, crematorium and bereavement services

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Office closed Saturday and Sunday

Cemetery maintenance

For enquiries about the upkeep of the cemetery, please contact the parks office.

Park office
Tel: 020 7525 1050
Fax: 020 7525 3077
environment@southwark.gov.uk

More information

For further information about funerals, burials or cremations, please visit our bereavement section, or get in touch via the details below.

Contact us

Cemeteries and Crematorium
Tel: 020 7639 3121
Fax: 020 7732 3557
Camberwell New Cemetery
Brenchley Gardens
London
SE23 3RD