Cemeteries

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

• 1 April to 30 September
  Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 7pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 7pm

• 1 October to 31 March
  Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 5pm
  Christmas Day 10am to 2pm

Honor Oak Crematorium Garden of Remembrance

• 1 April to 30 September
  
  Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm
  Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 7pm

• 1 October to 31 March
  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
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 7pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10am to 7pm