Cemeteries in the Borough

Fulham and Margravine Cemeteries

FULHAM PALACE ROAD, (also known as "Fulham Old”), opened in 1865 (while Queen Victoria was still on the throne). It is our oldest Cemetery and covers nearly 13 acres situated in the heart of the Borough. The Cemetery has been closed to burials for many years except into an existing family grave. However, many people are interested in family research and a layout map of Fulham Cemetery can be downloaded to assist in finding a particular location.

Vehicles are not permitted
Nearest Underground: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City)
Bus: 74, 220, 430.

» Download a Fulham Cemetery location map (pdf 363KB)
» Download a Fulham Cemetery layout map (pdf 164KB)

MARGRAVINE, (also known as "Hammersmith Old”), opened in 1869 and is located behind Charing Cross Hospital. Like Fulham Palace Road Cemetery, Margravine no longer has any new graves but many interesting memorials remain. This Cemetery covers 17 acres and there are many varieties of trees and wildflowers. A layout map of Margravine Cemetery is available for download.

Vehicles are not permitted
Nearest Tube: Barons Court (District & Piccadilly Lines)
Bus: 190, 211, 295, 220 (alight at Charing Cross Hospital and walk down St. Dunstans Road (approx 5 mins)

» Download a Margravine Cemetery location map (pdf 363KB)
» Download a Margravine Cemetery layout map (pdf 180KB)

The opening hours for the cemeteries are:
Monday to Saturday
Nov, Dec & Jan - 9am to 4pm
April & August - 9am to 7pm
Feb & Oct - 9am to 5pm
May, June & July - 9am to 8pm
March & Sept - 9am to 6pm

On Sunday the cemeteries open at 10am, with closing times as above except during public holidays.

On bank and other public holidays normal opening hours will apply, except Christmas Day, when the cemeteries will be open from 10am to 3pm.

Grave Maintenance (“NON LAWN” Sections only)
For those unable to attend the Cemetery on a regular basis, grave maintenance is offered. There is a yearly charge but any person of pensionable age will receive a 75% discount on that charge. Maintenance includes planting and tidying. All enquiries should be referred to the Administrative Office on 020  7385 3650.

Memorials
On the “lawn sections” a concrete strip has been laid at the head of the grave, therefore you can place a headstone memorial as soon as required rather than wait the traditional 12 months.

Although you may select a stonemason of your choice, they must forward an application to the office at Fulham Town Hall (the Mason will have the appropriate form and complete this on your behalf). This will allow us to check the  memorial conforms with the Regulations before issuing a Permit for the Mason to carry out the work. There is a fee for the Permit. The maximum measurements of a headstone are height 3’ 6’’ and width 3’ 0”.

Any proposal to erect a memorial on a “non lawn” section should be referred first to the Cemeteries Office on 020 7385 3650 prior to application.