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Planning a funeral in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest council does not own a crematorium. However, there are 3 crematoriums close to the borough. These are City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Enfield Cemetery and Crematorium and Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium. In addition, there are 2 council-run cemeteries in Waltham Forest.

The borough has many different places of worship and religious buildings. These include churches, mosques, synagogues and temples.

Waltham Forest Muslim Burial Trust runs a dedicated Waltham Forest Muslim Cemetery for people of Islamic faith.

Why compare Waltham Forest funeral directors?

The overall cost of a funeral in Waltham Forest depends on a variety of factors. These include your chosen funeral director, type of service and whether you opt for a burial or cremation. It’s best to look at all the options before making any decisions. With our directory, it’s easy to compare your different options in one place.

Find a Waltham Forest crematorium

Waltham Forest does not have a dedicated crematorium. However, there are 3 crematoriums close to the borough of Waltham Forest. These are:

• City of London Cemetery and Crematorium (council-run) – this council-run cemetery and crematorium has 4 multi-faith chapels, an Anglican Church and a non-conformist church. A range of memorial options are offered and cremated remains can be scattered in the gardens of rest.
• Enfield Cemetery and Crematorium (privately managed) – one of the largest crematoriums in London with 2 multi-faith chapels, both of which can hold around 150 people. Direct cremations and unattended direct cremations are offered.
• Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium (privately managed) – in a peaceful, rural location that overlooks Hainault Forest. It has a multi-faith chapel and memorial gardens. A range of memorial types are available.

Find a Waltham Forest cemetery

There are 2 cemeteries in Waltham Forest:

• Walthamstow Queens Road Cemetery (council-run)
• Chingford Mount Cemetery (council-run) – new available graves include lawn graves, traditional graves, burial chambers, garden plots for cremated remains and half-plots for cremated remains.

There are no designated areas for scattering cremated remains at either of the council-run cemeteries. All cremated remains must be buried.

Find funeral wake venues in Waltham Forest

Choosing a funeral wake venue is a personal decision. You might want to hold the wake at home or in a community centre or village hall. If you want to hold the funeral wake in a private venue, here is a list of funeral wake venues close to Waltham Forest.

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