Cemeteries and crematorium during COVID-19
Cemeteries, crematoriums and memorial gardens will remain open only for those attending funerals, visiting graves and paying respects to lost loved ones.
Visiting graves and memorials
Cemetery opening times
| Site | Monday to Friday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Hither Green Crematorium | 10am–5pm | 10am–3.30pm grounds only. Chapel, Book of Remembrance Room and toilets close at 3pm. |
| Hither Green Cemetery | 10am–4pm | 10am–4pm |
| Grove Park Cemetery | 10am–4pm | 10am–4pm |
| Ladywell and Brockley Cemeteries | 10am–4pm (both gates) | |
Cemetery closed dates and time
We close our cemeteries to the public when there is a burial. Burial times for this week are below.
Grove Park cemetery
Grove Park cemetery is closed for a burial on:
- Monday 23 November, 10am to 12.30pm
- Tuesday 24 November, 12.30 to 3pm
- Wednesday 25 November, 1:30pm to 3pm (gates close one hour before at 12:30pm and reopen at 3pm)
- Thursday 26 November, 10.00am to 11:30am and 12:30 to 3pm
- Friday 27 November, 12.30 to 3pm.
Hither Green cemetery
Hither Green cemetery is closed for a burial on:
- Monday 23 November,10am to 3pm
- Thursday 26 November, 12:30pm to 3pm
- Friday 27 November,12.30 to 3pm
Brockley cemetery
Brockley cemetery is closed for a burial on:
- Friday 20 November, 12.30-3pm
Face coverings at the crematorium and burial chapels
Face coverings must be worn by law in indoor crematoria and burial ground chapels unless exempt for health, disability or other reasons.
Find out more about social distancing for mourners on the Government's website.
Cemetery and crematorium office
The office is currently closed to the public. Please call 020 8314 3210 or email bereavement@lewisham.gov.uk.