A ceremony and cremation
The whole funeral ceremony can take place at Kemnal Park, with cremation later at another location. There is no requirement to purchase a burial plot.
A guide to
GreenAcres
GreenAcres
Kemnal Park
A different setting for a funeral in South East London: a beautiful ceremony hall surrounded by woodland, gardens and places for burial and remembrance.
A20 Sidcup Bypass, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6RR
The place
A ceremony in the park, with more than one way to say goodbye
GreenAcres Kemnal Park is first and foremost a place for funeral ceremonies. It's also a cemetery and a place for woodland and other types of burial, within 56 acres of parkland in Chislehurst.
You can hold a complete funeral ceremony in the hall, with the coffin present, before cremation at a crematorium. Alternatively, the funeral can be followed by burial within the park itself.
This makes Kemnal Park an option for people who want something different from a conventional crematorium chapel, without having to give up the choice of cremation.
Good to know: Kemnal Park is not a crematorium. You can hold the funeral ceremony here, but cremation takes place afterwards at a crematorium.
At a glance
56 acresof grounds and landscaped gardens
Up to 180seated in the ceremony hall
Ceremoniesreligious and non-religious services
BR7 6RRChislehurst, South East London / Kent
A funeral ceremony here
A funeral ceremony at Kemnal Park
Kemnal Park has contemporary, multi-faith service halls for religious and non-religious ceremonies. You can choose music, readings, photographs and personal tributes, with the coffin present throughout the service.
Poetic Endings can arrange and coordinate the funeral, including the coffin, transport, celebrant or minister, flowers and orders of service. We'll work with the GreenAcres team on the ceremony timing and arrangements.
If you have chosen cremation, GreenAcres arranges for the coffin to be taken to a crematorium after the ceremony. There is no second service to attend.
For a larger gathering, the hall is listed as seating up to 180 people. We can help you plan for the number of guests expected.
Before the funeral
Choose the ceremony
We'll check the available dates, confirm the hall and help you plan the music, readings and practical details.
On the day
Gather at Kemnal Park
The funeral service takes place in the ceremony hall. Guests can arrive directly at Kemnal Park.
Afterwards
Cremation afterwards
The coffin is transferred to a crematorium. We can explain how and when the ashes will be available.
The grounds
Time among the gardens
Beyond the ceremony building are woodland paths, planted gardens and open spaces. Some people appreciate having somewhere outdoors to walk or sit before or after the funeral.
The Daisy Garden is one of the landscaped areas within Kemnal Park. The surroundings offer a different experience from arriving at a busy crematorium.
Burial and woodland
Woodland burial and traditional graves
Kemnal Park is also a working cemetery, offering a wider range of burial choices than a natural burial ground alone.
There are burial and remembrance areas in woodland, meadow, lawns and formal gardens. Some areas are suited to more natural memorials, while other parts of the park allow traditional graves and headstones.
If you're considering burial here, we can help you understand the different areas, check what is available and arrange a ceremony in the hall before going to the graveside. A smaller gathering at the graveside is also possible.
A ceremony and burial
The funeral can be followed by burial in the park, in a woodland or other burial area, subject to availability and the choices made.
Ashes and remembrance
A place to return to
If someone is buried here, or their ashes are laid to rest in the park, Kemnal Park can become somewhere to visit over the years.
As well as graves, GreenAcres offers choices for the interment of ashes, remembrance gardens and dedicated trees. Kemnal Park also has some more traditional memorial options, including stone memorials in designated areas.
You don't have to decide about ashes or memorials at the same time as arranging the funeral. We can explain what can be considered later.
Getting there
Visiting GreenAcres Kemnal Park
Address
GreenAcres Kemnal Park
A20 Sidcup Bypass
Chislehurst, Kent
BR7 6RR
By car
The park has its own entrance from the London-bound A20 Sidcup Bypass, not far from Frognal Corner and Queen Mary's Hospital. There's on-site parking.
Get driving directions →By train and bus
New Eltham and Sidcup are nearby railway stations. The 160 bus serves the area from New Eltham; bus services from Sidcup include the 160, 229, 269 and 286. Check the latest route and stop before travelling.
Parking and accessibility
GreenAcres provides parking close to the buildings, step-free access to its facilities and an electric buggy to help visitors with restricted mobility move around the grounds. Paths and outdoor conditions vary with the weather.
Would you like to see the park first?
We can help arrange a visit so you can see the ceremony building and explore the burial areas before making a decision.
GreenAcres Kemnal Park
A20 Sidcup Bypass, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6RR
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Useful answers
Questions about GreenAcres Kemnal Park
If you're considering Kemnal Park for a funeral, here are some of the things it's useful to know.
Is GreenAcres Kemnal Park a crematorium?
No. Kemnal Park has ceremony halls and a cemetery, including woodland burial areas. The funeral can be held here, with cremation taking place at a crematorium afterwards.
Can we use the hall if we've chosen cremation?
Yes. The ceremony can take place in Kemnal Park's hall, with the coffin present. GreenAcres arranges the transfer to a crematorium afterwards.
How many people can attend?
The ceremony hall is listed as seating up to 180 people.
Do we have to choose a woodland burial?
No. You can choose a cremation instead. If you would like burial at Kemnal Park, there are woodland, meadow, lawn and garden settings as well as traditional grave options.
Can a funeral be religious or non-religious?
Yes. The service halls can be used for religious and non-religious funerals. We can arrange a minister, celebrant or another person to lead the service.
Can we have music, photographs and a livestream?
Music and visual tributes can be included, and GreenAcres offers livestreaming as an additional service. We can help arrange the details for your funeral.
What happens after a ceremony followed by cremation?
GreenAcres arranges for the coffin to be transferred to a crematorium. We can explain when and how the ashes will be available, and the choices for keeping, burying or scattering them.
Can ashes be buried or scattered at Kemnal Park?
Yes. GreenAcres offers a range of ashes interment and remembrance options at Kemnal Park. The available spaces and memorial rules depend on the area chosen.
Can we have refreshments after the funeral?
Additional service hall hire may be available for a gathering afterwards. We can check availability and explain the catering and hire arrangements, or help you consider a separate wake venue.
Can we come and look around?
Yes. It's worth visiting to see the ceremony building and the gardens in person, especially if you are considering a burial or memorial within the grounds. We can help arrange a visit with GreenAcres.
Poetic Endings · here to help
Arranging a funeral at Kemnal Park
We can help you arrange a ceremony at GreenAcres Kemnal Park, whether you have chosen cremation or burial within the grounds. We’ll explain the options and coordinate the funeral.
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