Introduction
The Crematorium is part of the Kensal Green Cemetery, which was founded as a result of a successful long campaign to establish new cemeteries in London to replace the overcrowded churchyards throughout the capital, many of which were in a parlous state. The Church of England chapel was built in 1836-7 and forms the central architectural feature in the cemetery. Catacombs were built along the north boundary wall.
Sources consulted:
See EH Register. John Archer, Daniel Keech 'Nature Conservation in Hammersmith & Fulham', Ecology Handbook 25, London Ecology Unit, 1993
For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=HAF072
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Weekdays: 9am - 5pm (1/10-31/3) or 6pm (1/4-30/9); Suns: 10 am - 5pm (1/10-31/3) or 6pm (1/4-30/9); BHols: 10am-1.30pm
Directions
London Overground/Tube (Bakerloo): Kensal Green. Tube: Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City) then bus. Bus: 18, 23, 52, 70, 295, 316
Owners
General Cemetery Company
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Register of Parks and Gardens
- Grade: II*
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust