We're Available 24/7Plumstead Cemetery was opened in 1890 by Woolwich Burial Board in former parkland, to the west of Woolwich cemetery.The cemetery has a dramatic gateway with lodges at the entrance and a driveway leads up the hill to the chapels sited on the top of the hill. To the left of the entrance are greenhouses and the south hillside is still largely grass; grass terraces descending to Wickham Lane. The cemetery has no graves available.
New graves at Plumstead Cemetery can be dug for 2+ internments, allowing future burials in the same grave.
Grave leases are provided from 50 years, with extensions usually available from the cemetery.
Anyone can be buried at Plumstead Cemetery, but grave prices depend on residency. Lower resident rates typically apply to families living in Greenwich, with higher fees for non-residents. Residency rules are complex so please check with your funeral arranger.
Burial prices vary depending on residency and the grave you choose. Answer the questions below to see your estimated costs.
This cemetery does not have spaces for new burials and can only facilitate the re-opening of existing graves.
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