Woodvale Crematorium

Find out about the council's crematorium and how to arrange a cremation.

Opening times and getting here

Woodvale Crematorium opening times

The grounds of Woodvale Crematorium are open every day of the year.
Getting to Woodvale Crematorium

Maps and directions to Woodvale Crematorium and how to get here by public transport.

Chapels and grounds

North and south chapels
Built originally in 1856 and refurbished most recently in 2013, the North and South Chapels are either side of the main crematorium building.
The Extra-Mural Chapel
The Extra-Mural Chapel is a Grade II listed building in the Extra-Mural Cemetery, built in 1851, and set far apart from the main crematorium building.
Children's memorial garden

A quiet corner of the Remembrance Garden at Woodvale Crematorium has been set aside and developed as a secluded garden for the strewing of cremated remains of infants.
Woodvale Crematorium and cemetery grounds

The crematorium is based within the large wooded area of Lewes Road cemetery.

Arranging a funeral

Arrange a cremation

To arrange a cremation at Woodvale, you should first contact a funeral director.
Memorials

Find out about memorial options available at our crematorium and cemeteries.
Where you can strew cremated remains

What to do if you want to scatter cremated remains.
Information for funeral directors
These pages are for funeral directors to find information about our policies and practices at Woodvale Crematorium.
Plan your own funeral

What to consider when you are thinking about your own funeral.