Golders Green Crematorium

North London’s most iconic crematorium providing tradition and modernity

Golders Green is one of the most famous crematoria in the world. Learn more of it’s facilities and history on their website

An architectural gem in North London. A stunning red brick Grade II listed building set in 12 Acres of landscape memorial gardens. Owned by the London Cremation Co the management team proudly honour its heritage whilst offering contemporary and supportive services.

HISTORY IN BRIEF

Golders Green Crematorium and Mausoleum was the first crematorium to be opened in London, and is one of the oldest crematoria in Britain. It opened it’s doors 1902 designed by Sir Ernest George and Alfred Yeates in an Italianate style.

Throughout it’s extensive history Golders Green has be chosen by people of note including Sigmund Freud, Bram Stoker, Ana Pavlova, Peter Sellers, Ronnie Scott and Marc Bolan.

Facilities

Two main multi-denominational cremation chapels
East Chapel: 40-45 guest
West Chapel: 140-150 guests
In addition: Bedford Chapel, this intimate chapel has recently been refurbished to accommodate more relaxed personal ceremonies and wakes.
Memorial gardens
Extensive Columbaria
Obitus music & media system
On site cafe for light refreshment
Wheelchair accessible
WC’s
Electric car charging

Read more of the flexible and alternative services the Bedford Chapel can facilitate and how this could work for you on our venues page

ADDRESS:

Hoop Lane
Golders Green
London
NW11 7NL

OPENING TIMES

Summer: 09:00 – 17:00 Winter: 09:00 – 16:00
The office is closed on weekends and public holidays.
The memorial gardens and chapel of memory remain open 365 days a year

PARKING

West Chapel: 36 spaces
East Chapel: 12 spaces
Disabled parking: 2 spaces
Where overflow facilities are used, there is no additional parking. There is limited parking on the road outside
Electric vehicle charging: 10 chargers available at 65p per kWh

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

By Bus: 13, 102, 328, 460, H2, H3 and 631. The nearest bus stop is Hoop Lane

Tube: Golders Green (Northern line), approximately a 10 minute walk away

Rail: Cricklewood (Thameslink)

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ENQUIRIES

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