LB Redbridge
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Ilford, Barkingside, Woodford, Woodford Green, South Woodford, Wanstead, Gants Hill, Newbury Park, Aldborough Hatch, Chadwell Heath, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Little Heath and Hainault.
Bereavement Services
Redbridge Town Hall
128–142 High Road
Ilford
Essex IG1 1DD
Telephone: 020 8708 7123
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Description: Redbridge Council provides practical guidance following a bereavement, including information on registering a death, arranging a funeral, bereavement benefits, local cemeteries and crematoriums, and support organisations available to residents.
Cemeteries
Redbridge has five cemeteries and one crematorium, providing burial and memorial services for residents and families. 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 cemetery. All cemetery and crematorium services in Redbridge are managed on behalf of the Council by Westerleigh Group.
Forest Park Cemetery
Address:
Forest Road
Hainault
Ilford IG6 3HP
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website: https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
New Burial Plots: Yes
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Multi-faith Burial Areas: Yes
Chapel: Modern chapel (approximately 100 seats
Music & Visual Tributes: Live and recorded music, visual tributes and live webcasting available
Parking: 60-space car park
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Forest Park is Redbridge's principal cemetery and crematorium. It offers traditional and lawn graves, multi-faith burial areas, modern cremation facilities and a peaceful woodland setting. Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium (Redbridge Council)
Roding Lane North Cemetery
Address:
Roding Lane North
Woodford Green IG8 8LZ
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website: https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
New Burial Plots: Limited availability
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Roding Lane North Cemetery remains open for burials and includes a dedicated burial area for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. Roding Lane Cemetery (Redbridge Council)
Barkingside Garden of Rest
Address:
Longwood Gardens
Barkingside
Ilford IG5 0ES
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website: https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
New Burial Plots: No
Reopened Graves: Yes (pre-purchased graves)
Ashes Interments: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: A peaceful cemetery providing burials in existing family graves and memorial facilities. Barkingside Garden of Rest (Redbridge Council)
Barkingside Cemetery
Address:
Longwood Gardens
Barkingside
Ilford
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website: https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
New Burial Plots: No
Reopened Graves: Yes
Description: Barkingside Cemetery is open for burials in existing family graves but no longer has space for new burial plots. (Redbridge Council)
Buckingham Road Cemetery
Address:
Buckingham Road
Ilford IG1 1FT
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website: https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
New Burial Plots: No
Reopened Graves: Please enquire
Description: Buckingham Road Cemetery is one of Redbridge's historic cemeteries and no longer has space for new burials. Buckingham Road Cemetery (Redbridge Council)
East London Coroner Service
Address:
Walthamstow Coroner's Court
124 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 East London Coroner Service investigates deaths that fall within the Coroner's legal jurisdiction for the London Borough of Redbridge. The service also covers Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Waltham Forest, working closely with hospitals, the police, medical examiners and bereaved families throughout the investigation process.
Crematoriums
Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium
Address:
Forest Road
Hainault
Ilford
Essex IG6 3HP
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website: https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
Opening Hours:
- Office: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Grounds (Summer): 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Grounds (Winter): 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Sundays & Bank Holidays: Opens 10:00am
Chapel:
- Modern oak-furnished chapel
- Seating for approximately 96 people
- Standing room for approximately 50 people
Service Times:
- Standard attended service: 60-minute chapel slot (approximately 40-minute service)
- Early morning and afternoon services available
- Twilight services available
Music & Visual Tributes:
- Live and recorded music
- Visual tributes
- Audio recordings
- Video recordings
- Live webcasting
Gardens of Remembrance: Yes
Book of Remembrance: Yes
Memorial Options: Wide range of memorials available
Parking: Approximately 60 free parking spaces
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium is managed by Westerleigh Group on behalf of Redbridge Council. The crematorium offers modern facilities in a peaceful woodland setting, with personalised services for all faiths and beliefs, together with burial, cremation and memorial options.
Hospitals
King George Hospital
Address:
Barley Lane
Goodmayes
Ilford
Essex IG3 8YB
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 020 8970 8000
Bereavement Office: 020 8970 8235
Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/king-george-hospital/
Bereavement Service: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/bereavement-service/
Opening Hours (Bereavement Office): Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Description: King George Hospital is one of the main hospitals serving Redbridge. The Bereavement Office provides practical guidance and support following the death of a patient, including advice on registration and the documents needed for funeral arrangements.
Queen's Hospital
Address:
Rom Valley Way
Romford
Essex RM7 0AG
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 01708 435000
Bereavement Office: 01708 435490 or 01708 435455
Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/queens-hospital/
Bereavement Service: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/bereavement-service/
Opening Hours (Bereavement Office): Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description: Queen's Hospital is part of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and also serves many Redbridge residents. The Bereavement Office provides support, practical guidance and assistance with the paperwork following a patient's death.
Funeral Directors
Bereavement Services
Address: 354 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 0XQ
Telephone: 020 8504 4372
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: An independent funeral director providing traditional, bespoke and pre-paid funeral services for families across Redbridge.
Heritage Funeral Directors
Address: 363 High Road, Ilford IG1 1TF
Telephone: 020 8514 8861
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: A local independent funeral director offering caring, personalised funeral arrangements together with advice and support throughout the funeral planning process.
Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors
Address: 90–92 Ley Street, Ilford IG1 4BX
Telephone: Please see the official website.
Website: https://www.gildersonandsons.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Please check the official website.
Description: A long-established independent family funeral director serving Ilford and the surrounding Redbridge area.
The Heartfelt Funeral Company
Address: 132 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green IG8 7HZ
Telephone: 020 3750 2532
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: An independent funeral director offering bespoke funeral arrangements, celebration of life services and pre-paid funeral plans.
Co-op Funeralcare, Ilford
Address: 150 St Mary's Road, Ilford IG1 1QY
Telephone: Please see the official website.
Website: https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
Opening Hours: 24-hour service available
Description: Part of the Co-op Funeralcare network, providing burial and cremation arrangements, funeral plans and a wide range of memorial options.
Register Office
Redbridge Register Office
Address:
Redbridge Town Hall
128–142 High Road
Ilford
Essex IG1 1DD
Telephone: 020 8708 7123
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (appointments only)
Online Appointments: Available via the official Redbridge Council website.
Description: Redbridge Register Office registers deaths that occur within the London Borough of Redbridge. Once the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been received from the Medical Examiner or the Coroner, you can book an appointment to register the death. During your appointment, you'll receive the necessary documents to allow funeral arrangements to proceed.