celebrating the life and music of
Keith Hale
6th November 1950 – 22nd April 2026
Keith died at Lewisham Hospital on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. We are devastated and weren’t ready to lose his youthful spirit and kind heart.
Please join us to celebrate his life and hear some of the brilliant songs he’s left with us.
Keith’s funeral will take place at Honor Oak Crematorium, Brockley Way, London SE4 2LJ on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 11:00 AM. The service will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend (details below).
IMPORTANT
Please ensure you use the entrance on Brockley Way. There is no throughway to the crematorium via the cemetery on Brenchley Gardens.
Arriving by car
Parking on the grounds is available in the car park, off Brockley Way. If the car park is full, we suggest using nearby residential roads.
Arriving by train
Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park are the nearest stations. The Transport for London website has a route finder to help you plan your journey.
Wake
After the funeral, we’ll gather at Brown & Green Life, Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road SE20 8DS to share memories and music over food and drink.
Dress Code
Keith was fond of colourful shirts and socks and anything with fish or parrots on, so feel free to dress with this in mind. He also loved red.
Thanks
Thank you to everyone who came to see him while he was in hospital and to everyone who has reached out with their love and support since. Your kindness has been deeply consoling.
Donations
You can honour Keith’s memory by donating to a charity that was close to his heart, WaterAid.
Details for the funeral livestream
Website: watch.obitus.com
Username: doma2077
Password: 561609
Please note – no livestream details will be emailed to you. You’ll need to refer back to this page on the day of the funeral. In advance of the service, we recommend you log in to the Obitus website to test your internet connection. Obitus will make the service available to watch again two to three working days after the service using the same link and password. It will be online for a further 28 days. At no point will you be asked for any payment details to access the livestream.
RSVP
Please RSVP using the form below so Keith’s family know if you’ll be attending the funeral and/or the wake, or watching the funeral via the livestream.
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