This unique venue in the heart of Hackney is now available for private, personal, funeral ceremonies, celebrations and memorials
Thereafter is privileged to be the designated funeral director for Abney Park Chapel funerals. This unique venue in the heart of Hackney (Borough in East London) is now available for private, personal funeral ceremonies, and memorials. After much anticipation, the doors of Abney Park Chapel are open once again, providing a peaceful, historic and meaningful setting for funeral services, ceremonies and celebrations.
We are thrilled to see this original mortuary chapel back in use as a place of remembrance. With a trusted history in bespoke and unique events, Thereafter is incredibly proud to facilitate farewells in this historic environment. Holding true to the ethos of the Chapel, we honour and respect that this non-denominational building was created for everyone in the community.
Our fully experienced team is here to assist with Abney Park Chapel funeral planning. We will guide, advise, direct, and steer to ensure your private goodbye is beautiful and respectful to you and the environment itself.
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Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss holding a ceremony or celebration here with us.
Following extensive restoration work, we are thrilled to bring this historic gem back into use for the community. Located within one of London’s ‘seven magnificent garden cemeteries, the Grade II listed building designed by William Hosking is the oldest surviving non-denominational chapel in Europe. It really is a magical building. Whilst burials are no longer common in the graveyard the Chapel is a unique and tranquil venue that provides a space for a very private and personal farewell.
The flexible footprint of the Chapel allows for ceremonies, celebrations, wakes and memorials. Restoration works have included the addition of brand-new season inspired stained-glass windows designed by local schools, new seating at mezzanine level, new flooring, toilet facilities and chandelier lighting. The venue is licensed so catering and hospitality can be provided.
Abney Park Cemetery is rich in elaborate monuments and hidden histories. Their dedicated grounds team continue to discover and nurture this rare gem of London’s past communities. A bio-diverse green space is listed as a Grade II Park on Historic England’s register of parks and gardens. As the seasons roll throughout the year the flora, fauna and wildlife thrive in this designated nature reserve. A restorative walk around the grounds pre or post ceremony is highly recommended.
Photos by Edmund Sumner
Location: Abney Park Chapel, Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington, N16 0LH
Capacity: 50 people seated on the ground floor + 20 people seated on mezzanine
Hire: Half and full day hire are available. All furniture, a speaker and a designated venue coordinator is included in the hire. Please note, the venue has no kitchen or separate prep areas so will not be suitable for hot food, sit down dinners or full bar service.
Accessibility: Abney Park Chapel is wheelchair accessible on the ground floor, including an accessible toilet. Please note, the mezzanine is not accessible to anyone with limited mobility.
