Cemeteries · London
Hampstead Cemetery
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Hampstead Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cricklewood · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hampstead Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Address: Fortune Green Road, London, NW6 1DR. Coordinates: 51.5558°, -0.2002°.
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Official information
Hampstead Cemetery, opened in 1876, is located in West Hampstead and features beautifully laid out grounds with a variety of memorials, including Celtic crosses. Although it is closed for new graves, there is a Garden of Remembrance for placing ashes in a tranquil setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Hampstead Cemetery is a historic cemetery in West Hampstead, London. It is managed by Islington and Camden Cemetery Services and opens seven days a week, with closing times varying throughout the year.
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Background
History
Hampstead Burial Board was established in 1873 to provide a new cemetery for the parish of Hampstead. The cemetery was consecrated by the Bishop of London and opened in November 1876.
Description
An estimated 60,000 people are buried there. While there are no new grave spaces available, there is an area for cremated remains to the north of the cemetery, by the Fortune Green Road exit. The cemetery has a pair of Gothic style mortuary chapels, both of which are Grade II listed buildings. The southern chapel was originally Anglican, and the northern non-conformist; they share a common porte-cochère. Currently, only the southern chapel is in use as an inter-faith place of worship. There is also an entry lodge made of Kentish Rag and Bath stone. The Heritage Lottery Fund has funded restoration work on the buildings. A large number of Celtic crosses can be found in the area to the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5558, -0.2002
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW6 1DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- 0207 527 8300
- Established
- 1876
- Nearest railway station
- Cricklewood — 0.9 km
- Official site
- iccslondon.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w4089030 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hampstead Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hampstead cemetery.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampstead Cemetery?
- Hampstead Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW6 1DR), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Hampstead Cemetery?
- Hampstead Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampstead Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Cricklewood, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW6 1DR.
- When was Hampstead Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1876.
- Who owns Hampstead Cemetery?
- Hampstead Cemetery is owned by Islington and Camden Cemetery Services.
- Is Hampstead Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Hampstead Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampstead Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Cricklewood, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW6 1DR.