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Rainham Cemetery

Introduction

Features of Rainham Cemetery include a small cemetery chapel with a glass screen, and railings.

Rainham Cemetery was opened in 1902, the first burial taking place in that year. There is a small cemetery chapel with a glass screen, railings. Even in the 1920s the surrounding area was entirely undeveloped and the cemetery was surrounded by fields. Upminster Road North, however, is marked as a route on earlier maps.

Sources consulted:

Victoria County History, History of Essex

For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=HVG037

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Website

https://southessexcrematorium.co.uk/rainham-cemetery/

Access contact details

The site is open daily April to October 9am - 7pm; November to March 9am - 4pm.

Directions

Rail: Rainham. Bus: 165, 287

Owners

South Essex Crematorium

Other Websites

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust