Mortlake Crematorium
Kew Meadow Path, Townmead Road, Richmond TW9 4EN
Tel: 020 8876 8056
www.mortlakecrematorium.org
Mortlake Crematorium is an award-winning crematorium set in beautiful gardens next to the Thames, near to Richmond and Kew Gardens. It’s considered to be one of the best crematoria in the London area and is run by a friendly and welcoming team.
About Mortlake Crematorium
Mortlake Crematorium was licensed in 1936 under the Mortlake Crematorium Act 1936, thereby becoming the first to be established under its own Act of Parliament. It was a joint municipal venture, undertaken by the Boroughs of Hammersmith, Richmond, Barnes and Acton. The Crematorium lies within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and is situated on the banks of the River Thames by Chiswick Bridge, serving the west and south-west of London.
The Chapel
The catafalque at Mortlake Crematorium
The chapel/ceremony hall has seating for 94 people downstairs and 36 people in the gallery upstairs. There is also standing room in the entrance hall. Within the chapel there are always fresh flowers on display and two further artificial displays. All are in white and green.
Service times can be booked between 10 and 4.40pm for 40 minutes (including the time it takes for everyone to enter and leave the chapel). Double services times are available for an additional fee. 30 minute services can be booked at 9am and 9.30am for a reduced cost.
The marble catafalque has curtains, which can be closed during the service as part of the committal, if desired.
You can witness the start of the cremation, by special request.
The chapel at Mortlake Crematorium
The chapel at Mortlake Crematorium, as seen from the gallery
Directions
By Car
Turn off the A205 South Circular Road onto Townmead Road to reach Kew Meadow Path. There is plenty of parking on site.
By Bus
The R68 bus stops at Courtlands Avenue. The crematorium is a short walk via Townmead Road.
The 190 bus stops at Thames Bank. Walk down the ramp/steps then go through the gate into the crematorium grounds from the river tow path.
By London Underground or London Overground
Kew Gardens station is on the District Line and the Overground and is approximately a 15 minute walk from the crematorium. From the station, turn left into West Park Road, at the end of the road turn right into Mortlake Road, turn left into Townmead Road and then right into Kew Meadow Path
By National Rail (South West Trains)
Mortlake station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the crematorium. From the station, walk across Mortlake Green, go straight on down Ship Lane, turn left into Thames Bank and walk underneath Chiswick Bridge. There is an entrance to the crematorium from the River Thames towpath.
The Transport for London website has an excellent routefinder.
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Remember
You don’t have to go to your nearest crematorium. There are many crematoria in London so choose one which fits your needs. You might want to make an appointment to visit the crematorium in advance to see the chapel and the gardens.
Take a look at our directory of crematoria in London or call us on 020 3291 3426 for support and advice.