Cemeteries · London
Enfield Crematorium
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Enfield Crematorium is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Enfield Crematorium is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6696°, -0.0514°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Enfield Crematorium, opened in 1938, is one of London's largest crematoria, featuring two chapels and extensive gardens for remembrance. It provides a tranquil environment for visitors to reflect and offers services tailored to various cultural and religious needs.
From the Wikipedia article
Enfield Crematorium is a crematorium located on the Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, London. It was opened in 1938 and consists of 50 acres (20 ha) of land, most of which is dedicated to the gardens of remembrance. The crematorium is a local listed red brick building.
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Background
History
Enfield Crematorium was opened by the Tottenham and Wood Green Burial Board in 1938, and the landscaping of its grounds forms a cohesive whole with the main buildings, which include a pair of chapels connected by a triple-arched arcade. An avenue of horse chestnuts leads from the entrance lodge; formal gardens were created to the east of the crematorium, while a more informal sunken Garden of Remembrance to the north west. A yew-lined approach from Great Cambridge Road is flanked by a series of hedged and walled geometrical gardens. The site contains two red-brick gabled and pan-tiled chapels connected by a triple-arched arcade and either side of a central clock tower designed by Sir Edward…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6696, -0.0514
- District
- Enfield
- Parish
- Enfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN1 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Enfield North
- Phone
- 020 8363 8324
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Grounds open 08:00–20:00 (May to September), 08:00–17:00 (October to April); office hours Mon to Sat 09:00–17:00.
- Official site
- www.dignityfunerals.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w580670472 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Enfield Crematorium (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Enfield Crematorium?
- Enfield Crematorium is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN1 4EW), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
- What is Enfield Crematorium?
- Enfield Crematorium is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Enfield Crematorium?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN1 4EW.
- When was Enfield Crematorium built?
- Built or established in 1938.
- Who owns Enfield Crematorium?
- Enfield Crematorium is owned by Dignity Crematoria Ltd.
- Is Enfield Crematorium free to visit?
- Yes, Enfield Crematorium is free to enter.
- How do I get to Enfield Crematorium?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN1 4EW.