Cemeteries and Crematoria Service
Crematoria
The nearest crematorium for the Bexley area is  Eltham Crematorium at Falconwood
near the main A2 Rochester Way Relief Road. Although the Crematorium is governed
by a joint committee from Bexley, Greenwich and Dartford Councils, the main administration
is run by Greenwich Council. The direct line telephone number is 020 8850 7046.
Bexleyheath Cemetery
Banks Lane,
Bexleyheath,
DA6 7BH
Bexleyheath cemetery was opened in 1879 and is located at
the end of Banks Lane off Broadway, Bexleyheath. It is not possible to purchase
new graves for burials
but there are gardens of remembrance for cremated remains. These are small
gardens where up to two sets of cremated remains (ashes) can be interred
in a numbered plot and a small vase or bronze plaque can be placed on the surface
of the plot. It is also possible to purchase a lease for half size graves
for the burial of cremated remains. The lease runs for sixty years with the option
to renew the lease on expiry.
New Bexleyheath Lodge Garden of Remembrance for Cremated Remains (ashes)
Service |
Cost |
Purchase of Vase with plaque |
£195 |
Interment of Cremated Remains (ashes) |
£156 |
New Memorial Garden at Bexleyheath Cemetery
A new memorial garden opened in September 2001 in Bexleyheath Cemetery. This garden
is for the burial of cremated remains only and comprises of either 2' x 2' plots
for up to four sets of cremated remains. The lease for the plots will run for thirty years
with the option to renew the lease on expiry. The plots are leased as part of a
package requiring the purchase of a choice of memorials. Details are available
from the Council's Cemetery Section.
Engraved plaques can be purchased and placed on the perimeter wall (leased for
ten years) and flower vases can also be purchased through the Council and placed
on the wall.
Erith Cemetery
Brook Street,
Erith,
DA8 1DY
Erith
Cemetery was opened in 1894 and is sited off Brook Street, Erith on both sides
of the road. It is not possible to purchase new graves for
burials but there
are gardens of remembrance for the burial or cremated remains. These are small
gardens where up to two sets of cremated remains can be interred
and a small tablet or vase can be placed on the surface. It is also possible to
purchase
a lease for half size graves for the burial of cremated remains. The lease runs
for sixty years with the option to renew the lease on expiry.
Hillview Cemetery
Wickham Street,
Welling,
DA16 3DA
Hillview Cemetery was opened in 1995 and is sited off Wickham Street, Welling,
at the base of Shooters Hill, and is surrounded by woodland. The main part of the
cemetery is for full-size graves and there is a pretty landscaped columbaria memorial
garden for the interment of cremated remains. The cemetery is interdenominational
and has limited space for Muslims.
Hillview Cemetery Columbaria Memorial Garden
The garden comprises a series of small pre-cast vaults sunk into the ground capable
of taking two sets of cremated remains (ashes) in caskets or other containers of
a pre-set size. The vault is sealed with a flat marble stone, recessed to take
an inscribed memorial tablet. A granite vase is fixed to the vault and is included
in the overall costs. The graves and vaults are leased for a period of thirty years
with the option to renew the lease on expiry.
Sidcup Cemetery
Footscray Lane,
Sidcup,
DA14 4NS
Sidcup Cemetery was opened in 1912 and is sited off Foots Cray Lane, Sidcup.
A new section of Sidcup Cemetery opened in the Spring of 2003. Graves for full
burials can be purchased in this new burial area to the far right hand side of
the cemetery. The lease for these graves is 30 years with the option to extend
the lease on expiry. There is, however, a requirement for a certain style of memorial
and base in this section and further information can be obtained from the Council's
cemetery office.
Sidcup Cemetery also offers gardens of remembrance for the burial of cremated
remains. These are small gardens where up to two sets of cremated remains can be
interred and a small tablet or vase can be placed on the surface.
It is also possible to purchase a lease for half-size graves for the burial of
cremated remains. The lease runs for sixty years with the option to renew the lease
on expiry.
Cemetery Chapels
There are chapels at Erith Cemetery and Bexleyheath Cemetery.These can be used
by prior arrangement for burial services and seat around 40 persons. There is a
charge
for using the chapel and this is payable at the time of booking a burial.
Cemetery Opening Times
Opening Hours
New Opening and Closing times
Summer (31 March to 30 September)
9am to 6pm Monday to Sunday
Winter (1 October to 30 March)
9am to 4pm
Bexleyheath Cemetery Upland Road Gate closes at 3pm from Monday to Friday (other gates in Bexleyheath will be closing early see signs on gates). Banks Lane gate is only gate that will stay open until the Cemetery closing time.
The cemeteries are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year. There is an attendant
on site at all times except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
For further information on any of the above matters, please contact the Cemeteries
Section by email at parks&openspaces@bexley.gov.uk
or by telephone on 020 8294 6534. |
