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Eltham (Falconwood) Crematorium
London
Location & Directions
Crown Woods Way Eltham London SE9 2AZ
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Contact & Burial Authority
Burial groundEltham (Falconwood) Crematorium
Site addressCrown Woods Way Eltham London SE9 2AZ
Operator addressCrematorium Manager Eltham Crematorium Crown Woods Way London SE9 2AZ
County or regionLondon
Managing authorityGreenwich Bexley and Dartford Joint Committee
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Visiting, Burial Services & Facilities
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Site opening timesGarden of Remembrance and Chapel of Remembrance are open each day of the year April to September 9.00am to 7.00pm October to March 9.00am to 4.00pm Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day 9.00am to 2.00pm All other Bank Holidays 9.00am to 4.00pm The Chapel of Remembrance and Flower Pavilion are closed 15 minutes before the closing of the grounds
Office opening timesMonday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm Weekends and Bank Holidays closed
Burial choicesThe Garden of Remembrance situated within the grounds of the crematorium is a location for the final resting place of creamted remains. Families who wish to attend the burail of the cremated remains may do so from the next working day after the funeral. We operate an appointment system, so please telephone the office to arrange a specific time to suit your needs.
ParkingThe main car park has 80 spaces plus three spaces specifically for the use of vehicles with disabled parking permits.
AccessibilityOur services are avilable to all visitors, regardless of disability. Our 'Acessing our Service' leaflet is available from the crematorium office. Facilities include induction loop systems, wheelchair access and disabled toilets.
Public transportFalconwood railway station
Service timesService times are 45 minutes in both chapels. 30 minute service times are available at the beginning of the day in both chapels. Extended service times can be booked for an additional fee.
Chapel seatingNorth Chapel 100 seated and 100 standing West Chapel 78 seated and 50 standing
RefreshmentsWater coolers are situated in the waiting rooms of the North and West chapels. If you require refreshments before or after the funeral service please contact the office and a member of staff will provide you with details of local cafes and hostelries
Site size8 acres
Additional notesEltham Crematorium opened in 1956 and occupies an 8 acre site within Eltham Cemetery in Greenwich. The Garden of Remembrance is situated within the grounds of the crematorium. It incorporates various features including a formal rose garden, a large ornamental pond with a rockery, lawns, woodland and shrub beds. Individual memorials are not permitted within the Garden of Remembrance. However, those who wish to do so may have a memorial plaque or memorial niche in the crematorium's Memorial Courts situated near the office. In addition to providing an area of peaceful contemplation, the Garden of Remembrance is also a loaction for the final resting place of cremated remains. Families who wish to attend the burial of the cremated remains may do so from the next working day after the funeral. We operate an appointment system, so please telephone the office to arrange a specific day and time to suit your needs. Site Facilities and Details
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Burial Fees & Memorial Permissions
Burial charges and memorial permit fees are different. Confirm current charges directly with the authority.
Published costs and feesCremation Fees Adult (aged 18 years and over) = £593.00 45 minute service Adult (aged 18 years and over) = £573.00 30 mintue service Child (aged 6 to 17 years) = £35.00 Child (aged up to 5 years) no charge Child (stillborn or nvf) no charge Dispersal of ashes from another Crematorium = £45.00
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Cemetery Rules & Official Documents
Memorial servicesThe Crematorium holds an annual Service of Remembrance and Open day on the second Sunday in June. A Carol Service is also held on the Saturday prior to Christmas. Memorial options include the Memorial Courts and Book of Remembrance. The entries in the Book of Remembrance can be viewed on the electronic touch screen situated in the Chapel of Remembrance or via the Crematorium's website. This can be found on Greenwich Council's website under Crematorium in the A to Z of Council services www.greenwich.gov.uk
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