LB Newham
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Stratford, West Ham, Plaistow, Canning Town, Custom House, Silvertown, North Woolwich, Forest Gate, Upton Park, East Ham, Manor Park, Little Ilford, Beckton, Maryland and Leytonstone.
Bereavement Services
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.
Cemeteries
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.
West Ham Cemetery
Address:
Cemetery Road
Forest Gate
London E7 9DG
Telephone: 020 3373 1193
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages/cemeteries
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.
East London Cemetery & Crematorium
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.
Manor Park Cemetery & Crematorium
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.
Coroner
HM Coroner – Eastern District of London
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.
Crematoriums
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.
East London Cemetery & Crematorium
Address:
230A Grange Road
Plaistow
London E13 0HB
Telephone: 020 7476 5109
Website: https://www.eastlondoncemetery.co.uk/
Chapel:
- Historic chapel
- Seating for approximately 70 people
- Standing room for approximately 30 people
Music & Visual Tributes:
- Music system
- Live webcasting
- Visual tributes
- Hearing loop available
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.
City of London Cemetery & Crematorium
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.
Funeral Directors
T Cribb & Sons Funeral Directors
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.
Albin & Hitchcock
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.
West & Coe Funeral Directors – Upton Park
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.
Co-op Funeralcare, East Ham
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.
T Cribb & Sons Funeral Directors – Plaistow
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.
Hospitals
Newham University Hospital
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.
The Royal London Hospital
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/bereavement
Opening 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.
Register Office
Newham Register Office
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
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.