Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery
Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TD
Our crematorium and memorial grounds
For almost 70 years, Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery has served generations of local families. Set within 44 acres of carefully maintained grounds next to South Norwood Country Park, this is a peaceful space to come together, share memories and celebrate a life. Our bright Victorian chapel welcomes people of all faiths and none, offering a trusted place to hold a personal, meaningful funeral.
A chapel for all faiths and beliefs
Our beautiful Victorian chapel at Beckenham Crematorium features a wonderful stained-glass window and high, vaulted ceiling, creating a sense of space and light. There is comfortable seating for up to 80 guests, with additional space for larger funeral services. To personalise the service we have a modern sound system to play music of your choice, and there's room for singers and musicians too.
Our chapel and facilities
Chapel capacity
- 80 seated guests
- Additional standing room
Audiovisuals
- Music system
- Screens for visual tributes
- Webcasting option
Parking
- 30 standard spaces
- 2 accessible spaces
- 50 additional spaces
Facilities
- Waiting room
- Hearing loop
- Accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities
Memorials
- Range of memorial options
- Book of Remembrance
A compassionate team to support you
If you need support to arrange a cremation in Beckenham, or nearby areas such as Bromley, Croydon or Penge, we work with local funeral directors, faith leaders and celebrants across South East London. Beckenham Crematorium's chapel features a music system, screens for visual tributes and webcasting facilities, allowing those who cannot attend in person to still be part of the service. The crematorium is also fully accessible, with a waiting room and accessible facilities throughout. If you'd like to visit and take a tour of the grounds, please don't hesitate to call us.
Memorials at Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery
We offer different ways to create a lasting tribute within our memorial grounds.
Our memorial specialists are here to help you find something that truly reflects your loved one, from a memorial garden to a plaque or dedication in our Book of Remembrance.
Contact us to arrange a tour and talk through the options.
Visiting us
If you would like to talk about planning a service or memorial, please call us to arrange an appointment. We welcome every visitor.
- Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TD
- 020 8658 9495
Crematorium Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Crematorium Grounds, Cemetery & Book of Remembrance Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (October-March),
9am-8pm (April-September)
Our services
Cremation services at Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery
We offer attended and unattended cremation services at Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery
An attended cremation
Where family and friends come together for a funeral or memorial service in our chapel. You can personalise the service with music, readings and tributes. Loved ones will be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before leaving the chapel.
An attended direct cremation
This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel. Although there is no funeral or memorial service, you can choose the music that is playing and will be able to spend a few moments with the coffin.
An unattended, direct cremation
A direct cremation means there is no funeral or memorial service in the chapel, and no mourners in attendance.
For more information about personalising a service, speak to your funeral director, or contact us.
Our fees
All cremation fees at Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery include:
• The use of our chapel
• A single tribute photo displayed on screen throughout the service (not available for attended direct cremations)
• The use of our state-of-the-art media system to play music of your choice
• All services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation
• Certificate of cremation
• Provision of a container for the ashes
• The option to witness the scattering of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or preparation of the ashes for collection
Contact Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery
- Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TD
- 020 8658 9495
General enquiries
beckenham.crematorium@thecmg.co.ukMemorial enquiries
beckenham.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
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