Welcome to the official site of St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Kensal Green, North West London.
For information about
our opening times,
news and events.
For information about
our opening times,
news and events.
For information about
our opening times,
news and events.
Welcome to the official site of St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Kensal Green, North West London.
For information about our opening times, news and events.
For information about our opening times, news and events.
For information about our opening times, news and events.
St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, in the midst of the busy and noisy city of London, is a place of peace and tranquillity. It is home to over 160 years of history where grand and imposing mausoleums of wealthy Victorians cast their shadows over the public graves of the city’s historic poor. St Mary’s Cemetery would possibly be more celebrated for its remarkable epitaphs, sculptures and imposing military graves were it not slightly
overshadowed by the splendour of its larger neighbour, Kensal Green Cemetery. Some of the oldest graves are in moderate disrepair with headstones tilting or damaged but this place is so much more than a museum. St Mary’s serves a living Catholic community where day by day a steady stream of visitors arrive to tend the graves of their loved ones and to treasure in the quietness, precious memories of past times together.
St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, in the midst of the busy and noisy city of London, is a place of peace and tranquillity. It is home to over 160 years of history where grand and imposing mausoleums of wealthy Victorians cast their shadows over the public graves of the city’s historic poor. St Mary’s Cemetery would possibly be more celebrated for its remarkable epitaphs, sculptures and imposing military graves were it not slightly overshadowed by the splendour of its larger neighbour, Kensal Green Cemetery. Some of the oldest graves are in moderate disrepair with headstones tilting or damaged but this place is so much more than a museum. St Mary’s serves a living Catholic community where day by day a steady stream of visitors arrive to tend the graves of their loved ones and to treasure in the quietness, precious memories of past times together.
Memorial Assessment
Please note as part of St Mary’s Cemetery’s ongoing safety programme a memorial assessment was conducted by an independent specialist provider in October 2021, this included a safety inspection of all memorials.
Any memorials that did not meet the health and safety requirements, and were deemed a significant risk, by the independent assessor, will be provided with a warning notice and, where possible, further actions will be taken to temporarily support them. In some instances, the safest measure, is to lay memorials upon the ground, Cemetery Grounds staff will adopt this method where necessary.
For your own safety, and that of all visitors to the cemetery,
DO NOT attempt to test memorials yourself.
ALL MEMORIALS REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO KEEP IN GOOD SAFE ORDER
(as stated in our rules and regulations, which can be found here).
We appreciate your assistance and co-operation in ensuring our cemetery is a safe place for everyone to visit.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a memorial, please contact the Cemetery Manager at stmarys@secularclergy.org.uk or visit the cemetery office.
How to find us
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery is located on Harrow Road,
Kensal Green in North West London.
Driving Directions
For Sat-Nav users: 679-681 Harrow Road, NW10 5NU
Please ensure you take the turning with the black metal railings (rather than the large stone archway) signposted to St Mary's Cemetery & West London Crematorium.
Public Transport or Walking Directions
The nearest station is Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line and London Overground) approximately 300m away. Turn left out of station, then right onto Harrow Road. Pass the Stone Mason’s Arms pub (on the left). Come to black railings with signs for St Mary’s and West London Crematorium. The Chapel and Office are about 200m down the driveway.
The No.18 bus stops directly outside the entrance on Harrow Road.
The no.220 bus stops outside the pedestrian gate on Scrubs Lane.
St Mary’s Cemetery, Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NU
T: +44 (0) 208 969 1145
F: +44 (0) 208 969 1153
E: stmarys@secularclergy.org.uk
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