Who is buried in Beckenham Cemetery?

Also known as Elmers End Cemetery, (and previously known as Crystal Palace District Cemetery) it contains the final resting places of such notable people as W.G. Grace, Frank Bourne, Thomas Crapper and George Evans (VC) who won the Victoria Cross in 1916. It also contains 256 burials from both world wars.

Can I Park at Beckenham crematorium?

Parking. Car park opens the same time as the grounds.

How old is Beckenham Cemetery?

1876
Cemetery information Beckenham Cemetery, the oldest cemetery operated by Dignity, opened in 1876. It includes the resting place of cricketing legend, W G Grace; Thomas Crapper, the inventor of the flushable toilet and Frederick Wolseley, the inventor of the sheep-shearing machine.

Where is Thomas Crapper buried?

Beckenham Crematorium, London, United KingdomThomas Crapper / Place of burial

When did houses get toilets?

By examining the questions and answers, we can see how housing has changed in the past 60 years. The art and practice of indoor plumbing took nearly a century to develop, starting in about the 1840s. In 1940 nearly half of houses lacked hot piped water, a bathtub or shower, or a flush toilet.

When was plumbing common?

The art and practice of indoor plumbing took nearly a century to develop, starting in about the 1840s. In 1940 nearly half of houses lacked hot piped water, a bathtub or shower, or a flush toilet. Over a third of houses didn’t have a flush toilet.

How do I contact Beckenham Crematorium?

Telephone: 02086 589495 / 02086 500322. Beckenham Crematorium opened in 1956 on the site of an existing cemetery. The cemetery at Beckenham Crematorium is still used for burial services today.

What is Beckenham Cemetery known for?

Beckenham Cemetery and Crematorium. Also known as Crystal Palace District Cemetery, Elmers End Cemetery. The cemetery was opened in 1876 and is situated between South Norwood Country Park and Birkbeck. One of the two chapels was destroyed in WW2 bombing and in 1956 the other was converted to include cremation facilities.

Are the crematorium and cemetery grounds now open?

Following a recent update from the Government regarding the closures of crematorium and cemetery grounds, The CMG are pleased to inform you that our memorial grounds have now re-opened to members of the public.