Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4TD
Telephone: 02086 589495 / 02086 500322
Cemetery information
Beckenham Cemetery, the oldest cemetery operated by Dignity, opened in 1876. It includes the resting place of cricketing legend, W G Grace; Thomas Crapper, the inventor of the flushable toilet and Frederick Wolseley, the inventor of the sheep-shearing machine.
During the Second World War the larger of the cemetery’s two chapels was devastated during air raids and had to be demolished. The chapel that survived the bombing was converted to include cremation facilities and opened in 1956.
Beckenham cemetery remains close to the heart of the local community and staff often help visitors to trace their family history using the handwritten grave registers.
Opening Hours
The Office:
Our office buildings are open. The CMG are encouraging booking an appointment prior to visiting. Please contact the crematorium directly to make an appointment.
The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can still take place by means of an appointment.
The Grounds:
Our grounds remain open to members of the public.
The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium directly by telephone.
The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our Book of Remembrance is available during normal office hours. Before visiting please contact the crematorium directly.