If you need to arrange a funeral or find bereavement support in Newham, this guide brings together the essential local services in one place. Losing someone you love can be an overwhelming experience, and knowing where to begin isn't always easy. Whether you're looking for a bereavement office, register office, hospital, coroner, cemetery, crematorium or funeral director, this page is designed to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Each section includes local contact details, together with practical information to help you understand the services available and the role they play when someone dies.Our aim is to provide clear, reliable and compassionate guidance, helping you take one step at a time during what can be a difficult and emotional period.
Following the death of a loved one, there are often practical arrangements that need to be made alongside the emotional impact of your loss. Bereavement services are there to offer support, information and guidance, helping you understand the next steps and directing you to the services you may need. Whether you need counselling, support from the local authority, NHS hospitals, hospices or charitable organisations, the organisations listed below are available to support people living in Newham.
Address:
Newham Dockside
1000 Dockside Road
London E16 2QU
Telephone: 020 8430 2000
Website:https://www.newham.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages/register-death
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Description: Newham Council provides information and guidance following a bereavement, including registering a death, cemeteries and crematorium services, and practical advice to help families through the next steps.
Everyone experiences grief differently. Take one step at a time and don't feel you have to do everything in one day. If you need practical or emotional support, don't hesitate to ask for help.
Newham Council manages West Ham Cemetery, the borough's municipal cemetery. In addition, several neighbouring cemeteries and crematoria are commonly used by Newham residents, offering a range of burial, cremation and memorial services. Whether you're arranging a new burial, reopening a family grave or looking for memorial options, the information below will help you find the right location.
Address:
Cemetery Road
Forest Gate
London E7 9DG
Telephone: 020 3373 1193
Website:https://www.newham.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages/cemeteries
Opening Hours:
New Burial Plots: Please contact the Cemetery Office
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Opened in 1857, West Ham Cemetery is Newham's municipal cemetery. It remains open for visitors and provides burial services together with access to burial records and memorial information.
Address:
230A Grange Road
Plaistow
London E13 0HB
Telephone: 020 7476 5109
Website:https://www.eastlondoncemetery.co.uk/
Description: A large independent cemetery and crematorium serving families across Newham and East London, offering burial, cremation and memorial services.
Address:
Sebert Road
Forest Gate
London E7 0NP
Telephone: 020 8534 1486
Website:https://www.mpark.co.uk/
Description: An independent cemetery and crematorium that has served East London communities for over 150 years, offering burial, cremation and memorial facilities in peaceful surroundings.
Newham Council can provide advice about West Ham Cemetery. Information about other cemeteries and crematoria within the borough is available from the organisations that manage them.
Some deaths must be referred to the Coroner before funeral arrangements can proceed. This may happen if the cause of death is unknown, the death was sudden or unexpected, resulted from an accident or injury, or occurred in circumstances that require further investigation. The Coroner is an independent judicial office holder who investigates certain deaths to establish who has died, and when, where and how they died. Not every death referred to the Coroner will require a post-mortem examination or an inquest. If the Coroner becomes involved, they will explain the process and keep the next of kin informed of any decisions affecting funeral arrangements.
Address:
Coroner's Court
Queens Road
Walthamstow
London E17 8QP
Telephone: 020 8496 5000
Website:https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/coroners-service
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Description: The HM Coroner for the Eastern District of London investigates deaths that fall within the Coroner's legal jurisdiction for the London Borough of Newham. The service works closely with hospitals, the police, medical examiners and bereaved families where further investigation is required.
A death referred to the Coroner does not necessarily mean there will be a post-mortem examination or an inquest. In many cases, the Coroner is able to establish the cause of death without either being necessary.
If you have appointed a funeral director, they will usually liaise with the Coroner's Office on your behalf and keep you informed throughout the process.
Although the London Borough of Newham does not operate its own municipal crematorium, several well-established crematoria serve local families. These facilities offer a range of cremation, memorial and bereavement services in peaceful surroundings. Whether you're arranging a traditional funeral, a simple cremation or a personalised celebration of life, the crematoria below provide a variety of options to meet your family's wishes.
Address:
230A Grange Road
Plaistow
London E13 0HB
Telephone: 020 7476 5109
Website:https://www.eastlondoncemetery.co.uk/
Opening Hours:
Chapel:
Music & Visual Tributes:
Gardens of Remembrance: Yes
Book of Remembrance: Yes
Parking: Available on site
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: East London Cemetery & Crematorium has served families across Newham and East London since 1872. It offers cremation, burial and memorial services together with modern webcasting and tribute facilities in a peaceful setting.
Address:
Aldersbrook Road
Manor Park
London E12 5DQ
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Gardens of Remembrance: Yes
Book of Remembrance: Yes
Parking: Available
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: One of the largest municipal cemetery and crematorium sites in Europe, offering cremation, burial and memorial services to families regardless of where they live or their faith.
You are not restricted to using the nearest crematorium. Your chosen funeral director can arrange a funeral service at any crematorium and will be happy to discuss the facilities, availability and service times with you before you make your decision.
Choosing a funeral director is one of the first decisions many families make after the death of a loved one. A funeral director can guide you through every stage of arranging the funeral, explain the options available and help ensure your loved one's wishes are respected. Below is a selection of funeral directors serving Newham.
The funeral directors listed on this page are provided for information only to help you find local services in your area. The Funeral Companion does not endorse, recommend or affiliate with any funeral director listed. We do not receive commission or payment for including a business on our website, and listings are not ranked in any order of preference. We encourage you to contact more than one funeral director, compare the services they offer and obtain written quotations before making your decision. The choice of funeral director is entirely yours.
Address:
Victoria House
10 Woolwich Manor Way
London E6 5PA
Telephone: 020 7476 1855
Website:https://www.tcribb.co.uk/
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: An independent family funeral director providing traditional, bespoke and personalised funeral services, together with memorial masonry and pre-paid funeral plans.
Address:
378 Barking Road
Plaistow
London E13 8HL
Telephone: 020 7476 1861
Website:https://www.albins.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Description: A long-established independent funeral director serving Newham and East London, offering traditional and bespoke funeral arrangements together with compassionate family support.
Address:
498 Green Street
Upton Park
London E13 9DB
Telephone: 020 8472 0505
Website:https://www.westandcoe.co.uk/
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: An independent family funeral director providing traditional, bespoke and pre-paid funeral services with 24-hour support.
Address:
16 High Street North
East Ham
London E6 2HJ
Telephone: 020 4579 2831
Website:https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: Part of the Co-op Funeralcare network, offering burial and cremation arrangements, funeral plans and a wide range of memorial options.
Address:
115 Plaistow Road
London E15 3ET
Telephone: 020 8519 7235
Website:https://www.tcribb.co.uk/
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: An established independent funeral director serving Plaistow, Stratford and the wider Newham area, offering personalised funeral arrangements and memorial services.
If a loved one dies in hospital, the hospital's Bereavement Office will guide you through the next steps. They can explain when the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been completed, advise when it has been sent to the Register Office and answer any questions you may have. The hospitals below serve residents of Newham and have dedicated bereavement teams to support families following the death of a loved one.
Address:
Glen Road
Plaistow
London E13 8SL
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 020 7476 4000
Bereavement Office: 020 7363 8056 or 020 7363 8055
Website:https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/newham
Bereavement Service: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/bereavement
Opening Hours (Bereavement Office): Monday to Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–4:00pm
Description: Newham University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust. Its Bereavement Office provides practical guidance and support following the death of a patient, including advice on the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, registration and the next steps for families.
Address:
Whitechapel Road
Whitechapel
London E1 1FR
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 020 7377 7000
Bereavement Office: 020 3594 1050 or 020 3594 2030
Website:https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/royal-london
Bereavement Service: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/bereavementOpening Hours (Bereavement Office): Monday to Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm
Description: The Royal London Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust and provides specialist and acute services for many Newham residents. Its Bereavement Office offers practical support, guidance and assistance following the death of a loved one.
If the death occurred in hospital, the Bereavement Office will tell you when the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been completed and explain how the registration process works. If the death has been referred to the Coroner, the Bereavement Team will keep you informed and explain what happens next.
Before a funeral can usually take place, the death must be registered with the local Register Office. In most cases, this should be done within five days of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) being received, unless the Coroner is involved. Death registrations are completed in person and by appointment only. Once you've been told that the MCCD has been received by the Register Office, you can book your appointment.
Address:
East Ham Town Hall
324 Barking Road
East Ham
London E6 2RP
Telephone: 020 8430 2000
Email:Death.Registration@newham.gov.uk
Website:https://www.newham.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages/register-death
Opening Hours:
Online Appointments: Available via the official Newham Council website.
Description: Newham Register Office registers deaths that occur within the London Borough of Newham. Once the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been received, you can book an appointment to register the death. The registrar will issue the necessary documents to allow funeral arrangements to proceed.
When attending your appointment, you'll be asked for information about the person who has died, including their full name, date and place of birth, occupation and usual address. If available, it can be helpful to bring identification or supporting documents such as a passport, driving licence or Council Tax bill, although these are not always essential. Newham also provides an emergency burial service at weekends and bank holidays for eligible same-day burials. If this is needed, contact the on-call registrar during the published emergency service hours.
Don't worry if you can't book your appointment immediately after the death. Wait until the Medical Examiner, hospital or Coroner confirms that the paperwork has been sent to the Register Office. Once that's done, you can arrange your appointment and continue with the funeral arrangements.