LB Waltham Forest
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Waltham Forest: Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford, Highams Park, Wood Street, Upper Walthamstow, South Chingford, Hale End, Snaresbrook, Cann Hall and Whipps Cross.
Bereavement Services
Waltham Forest Council provides bereavement services through its Bereavement Services Team, supporting families with burial enquiries, cemetery services, memorials and grave ownership matters.
Bereavement Services can help with:
- Burial enquiries
- Cemetery services
- Memorial permits
- Grave ownership enquiries
- Reopening existing graves
- Interment of cremated remains
- Memorial safety
- General bereavement advice
Waltham Forest Bereavement Services
Waltham Forest Bereavement Services
The Old Town Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow
London E17 4JF
Telephone 020 8496 3000
Email bereavement.services@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/deaths-and-bereavement
Opening Hours Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Description
Waltham Forest Bereavement Services manages the council's cemeteries and provides advice on burials, memorials, grave ownership and cemetery records. The team works closely with funeral directors and other local services to support families following a bereavement.
If you're unsure whether your family already owns a grave, contact Bereavement Services before making funeral arrangements. They can often help trace burial records and explain whether an existing family grave may be available for use
Cemeteries
Waltham Forest Council manages two municipal cemeteries that provide burial plots, the interment of cremated remains and memorial facilities for residents of the borough. The council also offers grave ownership services, memorial permits and burial record searches through its Bereavement Services Team.
For enquiries about burials, grave ownership, memorial permits or cemetery records,
please contact:
Telephone: 020 8524 5030
Email: cemeteries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Chingford Mount Cemetery
Address 121 Old Church Road
Chingford
London E4 6ST
Telephone 020 8524 5030
Email cemeteries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/deaths/cemeteries
Opening Hours January to March & October to December
- Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
April to September
- Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 7:30pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Description
Established in 1884, Chingford Mount Cemetery is Waltham Forest's principal operational cemetery. It offers new burial graves, cremated remains plots and memorial options for borough residents. The cemetery is maintained to the standards of the ICCM Charter for the Bereaved and is a peaceful place for remembrance.
Walthamstow (Queens Road) Cemetery
Address Queens Road
Walthamstow
London E17 8QP
Telephone 020 8524 5030
Email cemeteries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/deaths/cemeteries
Opening Hours As for Chingford Mount Cemetery.
Description Queens Road Cemetery is a historic cemetery serving Waltham Forest. While it is no longer able to offer new burial graves, it remains an important place of remembrance where existing family graves continue to be maintained and visited.
Other Burial Grounds
Although not managed by Waltham Forest Council, families may also enquire about:
- Waltham Forest Muslim Burial Trust Cemetery
- St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Leytonstone
Your funeral director can advise whether these burial grounds are suitable for your family's needs and explain the eligibility requirements where applicable.
Coroner
East London Coroner's Court
Queens Road
Walthamstow
London E17 8QP
Telephone 020 8496 5000
Email Coroners@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/deaths/coroners-court
Opening Hours Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Description The East London Coroner's Court serves the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge, Havering and Barking & Dagenham. Coroners and Coroner's Officers support families throughout the investigation process, explaining what will happen and keeping them informed of any significant developments.
Crematoriums
The London Borough of Waltham Forest does not operate its own crematorium. Families are free to choose any crematorium, and your funeral director can help you select the most suitable venue based on location, availability, religious or cultural requirements and personal preference. The following crematoria are among the most commonly used by families living in Waltham Forest.
City of London Cemetery & Crematorium
Aldersbrook Road
Manor Park
London E12 5DQ
Telephone 020 7606 3030
Opening Hours Please check the official website for current office and chapel opening times.
Facilities
- Two chapels
- Live webcasting
- Visual tributes
- Digital music system
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Book of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Free parking
- Full disabled access
Description One of the largest municipal crematoria in Europe, the City of London Cemetery & Crematorium serves families from across London and offers modern facilities in beautifully maintained surroundings.
Forest Park Crematorium
Forest Road
Hainault
Essex IG6 3HP
Telephone 020 8501 2236
Website https://www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk
Opening Hours Please check the official website for current opening times.
Facilities
- Modern chapel
- Live webcasting
- Digital music system
- Visual tributes
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Book of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Free parking
- Disabled access
Description Forest Park Crematorium is a modern crematorium set within landscaped gardens. It is a popular choice for families from Waltham Forest, Redbridge and neighbouring areas, offering both traditional and personalised funeral services.
New Southgate Cemetery & Crematorium
Brunswick Park Road
New Southgate
London N11 1JJ
Telephone 020 8886 6147
Opening Hours Please check the official website for current opening times.
Facilities
- Chapel
- Live webcasting
- Digital music system
- Visual tributes
- Memorial gardens
- Book of Remembrance
- Parking
- Disabled access
Description New Southgate Cemetery & Crematorium is another popular choice for Waltham Forest families, providing modern cremation facilities together with a wide range of memorial options.
Funeral Directors
W. English & Son Funeral Directors
70–72 St James Street
Walthamstow
London E17 7PE
Telephone 020 3813 2616
Opening Hours 24-hour service available
Description A long-established funeral director serving Walthamstow and the surrounding communities, offering traditional, bespoke and contemporary funeral services together with pre-paid funeral plans.
Harold White Independent Funeral Directors
95 Old Church Road
Chingford Mount
London E4 6ST
Telephone 020 8529 1530
Website https://www.haroldwhitefuneraldirectors.co.uk
Opening Hours 24-hour service available
Description An independent family funeral director with many years of experience supporting families across Chingford, Waltham Forest and neighbouring boroughs.
James Hawes & Goodchild Funeral Directors
5 The Broadway
Highams Park
London E4 9LQ
Telephone 020 8819 5791
Opening Hours 24-hour service available
Description A respected independent funeral director providing personalised funeral arrangements, cremation and burial services together with compassionate family support.
Co-op Funeralcare – Walthamstow
269 Hoe Street
Walthamstow
London E17 9PT
Telephone 020 8131 1002
Website https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
Opening Hours 24-hour service available
Description
Part of the nationwide Co-op Funeralcare network, providing traditional funerals, direct cremations, funeral plans and memorial services.
H. L. Hawes & Son Funeral Directors
883 High Road
Leytonstone
London E11 1HR
Telephone 020 8532 9600
Website https://www.hlhawes.co.uk
Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Description A long-established independent funeral director serving families in Leytonstone, Leyton and the surrounding areas, offering personalised funeral arrangements with professional and compassionate care.
Hospitals
If a loved one dies in hospital, the hospital's Bereavement Bereavement Services 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 about the process.
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
Leytonstone
London E11 1NR
Telephone (Main Switchboard) 020 8539 5522
Website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/whipps-cross
Bereavement Office
The Bereavement Team supports families following the death of a loved one, working alongside the Medical Examiner Service to ensure the necessary documentation has been completed before the death is registered.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
Description
Whipps Cross Hospital is the main acute hospital serving the London Borough of Waltham Forest and forms part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The Bereavement Team provides practical guidance following a death in hospital, including information about the Medical Examiner process, collection of personal belongings and the next steps before registering the death.
Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Row
Hackney
London E9 6SR
Telephone (Main Switchboard) 020 8510 5555
Website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk
Description Although located in the neighbouring borough of Hackney, Homerton University Hospital also serves many Waltham Forest residents. Its Bereavement Team provides support to families, advice on the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) and guidance on registering the death.
Register Office
Waltham Forest Register Office
Sycamore House
Town Hall Complex
Forest Road
Walthamstow
London E17 4JF
Telephone 020 8496 3000
Email register.office@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/deaths/register-death
Opening Hours Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Appointments
Death registrations are by appointment only. Once the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been received electronically, you will be able to book an appointment with the Register Office.
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