Introduction
The Cemetery was established in 1912 by the Tottenham Park Cemetery Limited and had been serving the local community ever since. A small brick chapel was constructed near the end of the Central Drive designed by John Bannen who also designed the chapel at Surbiton and Streatham Park Cemeteries. It also had the distinction of having a large cross erected at the Cemetery as a gift from the Church of St. Clemens in 1932. It is also the resting place of 32 World War II veterans.
The last decades have not been particularly good to the Cemetery, with numerous issues and both local and central Government expressing concern over the way it had been operated and neglected. We have 30 years in the sector serving the local community, so we have purchased the cemetery on 13th July 2023 in the hope of reuniting as a community to congregate together to honour Tottenham Park Cemetery.
Despite those good intentions we have had some hostility and are under continuous attack on social media. These attacks have included rummaging around the Cemetery for remains that have surfaced or are near the surface as a consequence of the elements, soil erosion and even the way it was operated previously, and which resulted in the intervention from the Ministry of Justice. Some of those remains also appear to have been removed from the Cemetery preventing any identification (if possible) and a proper interment at or near the site that they may have been found. Any opportunity to criticise, without consideration of the real facts, has been taken. This includes amongst other things, the state of the trees (despite a substantial and ongoing tree clearance programme), the state of the Chapel (which was previously allowed to become dilapidated) and the digging of graves on the false allegation that there is no more grave space at the Cemetery.
The genuine users of the Cemetery will be aware of the substantial work already undertaken and continuing at the Cemetery. They would have already seen repaired driveways, new gates, an automatic gate opening system, CCTV, the construction of an onsite general office, tree clearance, landscaping and w/c facilities for those who register with the Cemetery for Privileged Membership.
We ask those genuine users to join us in supporting our efforts to restore, refurbish and maintain the cemetery for everyone, not just those who believe they have entitlement over it. We express our warm and sincere gratitude to those who have already voiced and written to us in support of our efforts.
Anyone waiting for burial rights should not be concerned, please come and see one of us at the office, we are still in process of mapping and will continue to work towards this and update you with our progress.
Once again we call upon the users of the cemetery and the authorities to join us with the help in ensuring that the cemetery can stay attaining the respect and reverence it deserves.
As many of you will be aware, the Cemetery has only limited spaces available and as such future income from the Cemetery is similarly limited. We have endeavoured to keep our fees and charges not only competitive but generally below those of other private London cemeteries. Those fees and charges are below that necessary to meet the current and future needs of the Cemetery that faces long standing problems not encountered by other cemeteries in London. The Cemetery welcomes and would be grateful for any donations to help with that funding and keep our fees and charges at a level that can serve the local community.
The Cemetery operates under the Rules and Regulations set out in the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977. The Terms, Conditions and Regulations can be downloaded from this Website at www.tottenhamparkcemetery.co.uk and or can be inspected at the Cemetery’s General Office. Those Terms, Conditions and Regulations are designed to ensure compliance with the requirements of the said 1977 Order, the proper management of the Cemetery and for the benefit of the Cemetery and its users.
Any person entering and or using the Cemetery is bound by the Terms, Conditions and Regulations of the Cemetery.
History
Tottenham Park Cemetery is a small private burial ground dating from 1912, which was originally established as a paupers' cemetery. and adjacent to the older Edmonton Federation Cemetery. A central drive lined with lime trees leads to the original brick Gothic chapel, designated a conservation area. It remains privately owned and is now particularly used for Muslim burials.
The cemetery’s Gothic chapel is similar in style to the chapels of Surbiton Cemetery and Streatham Cemetery and South London Crematorium (q.v.), which were designed by architect John Bannen.
Access Cards
We now have access cards available for entry into the cemetery after hours and full use of the toilet facilities. These cards are £45 per year and the revenue received will go towards the maintenance and cleaning of the cemetery.
Find out more
Opening Hours
Cemetery Times
Gates Open 8.00am – Gates Close 6.00pm
Head Office
For general enquiries and memorial sales please contact our head office.
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Permit Form
Please be aware that permission must be obtained from our Head Office before any works can be carried out. Failure to obtain permission will result in any structure being removed at the leaseholders expense.
Download permit form
Payments
We accept card payments and bank transfers, please call our Head Office for further details on 020 8807 3124.