Cemeteries
Camberwell New Cemetery
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
- 1 April to 30 September
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 7pm - 1 October to 31 March
Monday to Saturday 8am 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
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.
