If you need to arrange a funeral or find bereavement support in Redbridge, 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 Redbridge.
Address:
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.
Grief affects everyone differently. Whether you need practical advice, emotional support or simply someone to listen, don't be afraid to ask for help. Support is available whenever you're ready.
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. (Redbridge Council)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
For enquiries about burials, memorials, reopening graves or cemetery records, please contact Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium, which manages all Redbridge cemetery services on behalf of the Council. (Redbridge Council)
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:
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.
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 can 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.
Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium is the only crematorium within the London Borough of Redbridge. Set in peaceful woodland surroundings, it offers modern cremation facilities together with burial and memorial services for families of all faiths and beliefs. Whether you're arranging a traditional funeral, a simple service or a personalised celebration of life, Forest Park provides a range of facilities to help create a meaningful farewell.
Address:
Forest Road
Hainault
Ilford
Essex IG6 3HP
Telephone: 020 8501 2236
Website:https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk/
Opening Hours:
Chapel:
Service Times:
Music & Visual Tributes:
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.
Families are not restricted to using their nearest crematorium. Your chosen funeral director can arrange a funeral service at any crematorium, regardless of where your loved one lived. They can also advise on available service times, webcasting options and memorial choices.
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 Redbridge and have dedicated bereavement teams to support families following the death of a loved one.
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.
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.
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 sent to the Register Office, or whether the death has been referred to the Coroner. The Bereavement Team will also explain the next steps and answer any questions you may have before funeral arrangements are made.
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 Redbridge.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Register Office receiving the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD), unless the Coroner is involved. You must wait until the Medical Examiner or Coroner tells you that you can book an appointment. Once the necessary paperwork has been received, you can arrange an appointment to register the death.
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.
When you attend your appointment, you should be prepared to provide information about the person who has died, including their full name, date and place of birth, occupation and home address. Bringing supporting documents, such as a passport or birth certificate, can be helpful, although they are not essential. The Green Form for burial or cremation is normally sent directly to your chosen funeral director.
If you're unsure whether the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been received, don't worry. The Medical Examiner, hospital or Coroner will let you know when it's time to book your appointment. Registering a death is free, although there is a charge if you need certified copies of the death certificate.