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List of cemeteries in London

There are a number of cemeteries in Greater London. Among them are the Magnificent Seven, seven large Victorian-era cemeteries. There are also a number of crematoria. A number of cemeteries have listed buildings or structures, or have been placed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by English Heritage. Others have secured Green Heritage Site accreditation or may be on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

"The Magnificent Seven"

The Magnificent Seven cemeteries were the first commercial cemeteries constructed around the outskirts of London. They are all of special historical value and are on the English Heritage lists.

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C = Still used for cremations
F = Burial in family plots is still possible

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Jewish cemeteries

There are many Jewish cemeteries in London; they are not included here but some of them are listed at Jewish cemeteries in the London area.

Roman Catholic cemeteries

General cemeteries

No<sup>!</sup> = Cemetery is approaching capacity

Other burial grounds

Crematoria

Former cemeteries

Many of these cemeteries were former graveyards and carry the name of the church they belonged to.

M*, if a memorial or something similar was erected to commemorate the former burial ground or cemetery

? = Unknown
D = Disappeared
M = Memorial in the relocation site
P = Memorial plaque near or on the former site

See also

Further reading

  • Beach, Darren. London's Cemeteries (2006), Metro Guides, 231p, .
  • Meller, Hugh & Brian Parsons. London Cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer (2008), Fourth Edition, The History Press, 416p, .
  • London County Council, London Statistics Volume 24 1913-14, London County Council (1915), pp.&nbsp;208–211

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