It opened in June 1840 when it was consecrated by the Bishop of London, Charles James Blomfield. Its founder was the architect, inventor and entrepreneur Stephen Geary. It is a working cemetery and one of the magnificent seven cemeteries.

Emma Shaw was the first person to be buried in the cemetery on 18th June, 1840.

It is 39.5 Acres (16 hectares) and lies between Old Brompton and Fulham Road on the western border of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

South Gate off Fulham Road, North Gate off Old Brompton Road

Tube:
West Brompton – District Line (Wimbledon branch)
Earl’s Court – District and Piccadilly Lines

Bus:
14, 74, 190, 211, 328, 414, 430, C1, C3 all operate near Brompton Cemetery

Parking is available on site for grave licence holders only

A list of opening times is available here.

About 205,000 people from all walks of life are buried in Brompton Cemetery, from the suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst to military personnel and Chelsea Pensioners, artists, actors and founders of Chelsea Football Club. There are some 35,000 monuments of which 28 are Listed.

Yes, to be buried there one must contact: Brompton Cemetery Chapel Office, Fulham Road, London, SW10 9UG. Phone 0300 061 2172. bromptoncemetery@royalparks.org.uk For further details visit the Royal Parks website

The chapel can be used for funeral services. Contact: Brompton Cemetery Chapel Office, Fulham Road, London, SW10 9UG
Phone 020 7352 1201 Email: bromptoncemetery@royalparks.org.uk

Brompton Cemetery Chapel Office, Fulham Road, London, SW10 9UG, Phone 020 7352 1201
Email: bromptoncemetery@royalparks.org.uk

Yes- Public tours are offered every Sunday from May to August, and on two Sundays each month from September to April. Tours begin at 14:00 from the South Lodge, just inside the Fulham Road entrance, and last about two hours. A donation of at least £10 per adult (cash only) contributes toward the work of the Friends. Further details are available on our events page

No, you can just turn up at the starting point shown in the events section before 2 pm and join a tour. Further details are available on our events page

Yes, but only on days shown in the programme. You need to book, so it is advisable to arrive as early as possible, so as not to be disappointed.

Although 500 places were sold when the catacombs first opened, many of them remain empty and the exact number of interments is not known although it is thought that there may be a few hundred people interred in the catacombs.

There are many famous people buried in the cemetery and fifty notable personalities including Emmeline Pankhurst and John Wisden. Full details can be found on our notable monuments page and on https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/brompton-cemetery/explore-brompton-cemetery

Chief Long Wolf was a Native American Chief who had originally come to England with Buffalo Bill’s show to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 50 year reign, however, on a later visit he died and was buried on the East side of the cemetery and there is a monument with a wolf on the tombstone which shows where he was buried. His remains were later removed and re-interred in the Dakota Hills in accordance with the First Peoples’ tradition.

Over 135 species of plant life have been recorded so far, and of these 30 were deliberately planted and are a mixture of native, planted and naturalise plants. There are at least 50 different species of trees, including the well known London Plane and Yew or the more exotic such as the Deodar Cedar and Japanese Cherry.

Wildlife and ecology are considered one of the most important aspects of the cemetery by the visitors and is very diverse. Walks and talks take place regularly and there are a number of insects and even beehives. There are bats as well as foxes and squirrels are often visible when visiting.

There are many ways in which volunteers can contribute. You can become a member and/or volunteer with The Friends of Brompton Cemetery, for further details see our Friends page. The Friends of Brompton Cemetery is an independent organisation entirely reliant on the work of volunteers and is keen to recruit not only new members, but people with the time and energy to contribute actively to the well being and upkeep of the cemetery. This is especially important as the extensive developments arising out of the Heritage and Big Lottery Fund project rely heavily on volunteer work.

Yes there are a number of tours and events throughout the year and full details are available on our events page

We do not know for sure, but know that we have at least forty different nationalities interred in the cemetery.

Yes, but the dog must be on a lead at all times and be kept on the designated paths, and carry your pick-up bag.

This beautiful landscape is the only Cemetery in the country owned by the Crown and managed by The Royal Parks on behalf of the nation.
Brompton Cemetery, one of London’s Magnificent Seven historic cemeteries, is a magical place, combining historic monuments, trees and wildlife with the stories of the remarkable people buried here. It is designated Grade I on English Heritage’s Register of Parks and Gardens, and in addition all of the cemetery buildings are Grade II* Listed.

Yes. You can find information about Press and Permits on the The Royal Parks website: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/press-and-media

The conservation work aims to reflect the needs of a range of visitors and protect the wildlife, retaining the unique character of this historic Cemetery and will not only focus on the following but will continue to develop these and other aspects of the cemetery over the coming years:
Redevelopment of the North Lodge with information centre, shop, WCs and cafe
Restoration of the Chapel, Central Colonnades and Catacombs
Conservation of historic landscape, buildings and monuments
Wildlife conservation to maintain and improve existing habitats
Community engagement and access improvements
Volunteers helping to conserve and interpret the cemetery
Financial sustainability with enhanced visitor facilities and funerary business

There are least 700,000 visits to the cemetery annually.

For grave searches use the Royal Parks online database https://portal.royalparks.org.uk/LANSA/TRP/TRPw0005.html