Grave-search Enquiries

The procedure for finding a grave in Nunhead Cemetery is as follows.

To obtain a square number and grave number, please contact Southwark Cemeteries and Crematorium, Camberwell New Cemetery, Brenchley Gardens, London, SE23 3RD. Please note: Southwark Council's cemeteries department charge a fee for searching the burial records. Please contact Avril Kirby by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone on 020 7525 5600 to check the amount.

Once the square number and grave number are available, please pass these on to the Nunhead Cemetery staff, Limesford Road, London, SE15 3BX, tel message: 020 7732 9535, giving a return contact telephone number or postal address. Staff will assess whether or not access to the grave is safe.

Safe access to all parts of the cemetery is no longer possible.

Staff will let you know whether or not the grave can be found and if the memorial is present. Staff can arrange to meet the enquirer on site and show them to the grave.

Please do not attempt to enter woodland areas yourself as there are unstable monuments and unsafe trees present.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not send email enquiries to me. Grave search enquiries are only available as detailed above..

The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery

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