Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Croydon Crematorium
On Mitcham Road, where Croydon gives way to Thornton Heath and the open ground of Mitcham Common, Croydon Crematorium occupies a site it shares with the borough's main cemetery, both in the care of Croydon Council.
It is the borough's principal crematorium, the place where funerals are held for families from Thornton Heath, Norbury, Purley, Addiscombe and New Addington, as well as from Mitcham, Streatham and other corners of south London just over the boundary.
Mourners arriving for a service will often pass tributes being carried in ahead of them, because local florists make the journey to Mitcham Road every working day; what follows explains how to add your own flowers to a service here.
Flower Policy
Whatever form a tribute takes, circular wreath, sheaf, coffin-top spray, modest posy or a word picked out in lettering, a Croydon florist can build it and deliver it, with only the very largest or most elaborate commissions needing a word with the funeral director before they are confirmed.
The flowers reach the chapel before the funeral party does, the timing settled between florist, funeral director and venue, and when the committal has finished they are set out where mourners can stop, look and read the cards on their way back to the cars; a request to keep certain pieces, or pass them to a charity, should go to the funeral director in good time.
Delivery Guidance
When ordering, identify the service precisely: the full name of the person who has died, the day and the hour, and the address given without abbreviation as Croydon Crematorium, Mitcham Road, Croydon, and if the funeral director has mentioned which of the chapels is booked, that detail helps too.
Florists in central Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury and Mitcham regard the site as part of their normal rounds, and an early-morning telephone call can often secure same-day delivery.
Families who would rather know the flowers are already settled can send them instead to the funeral home a day ahead, from where they accompany the coffin to the service.
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Access & Directions
Drivers find the entrance on Mitcham Road between Croydon and Mitcham Common, and can park within the grounds once inside.
Buses stop along Mitcham Road itself, while central Croydon's railway stations and tram stops are a short taxi ride away for anyone arriving by public transport.
Because the cemetery and crematorium occupy one site, signs inside the gates point the way to the crematorium chapels.
Towns Served
Nearby Crematoria
- Putney Vale Crematorium
Stag Lane, Putney Vale, London SW15
- Kemnal Park Crematorium
Kemnal Road, Chislehurst
- Mortlake Crematorium
Townmead Road, Kew, Richmond TW9
Popular Tribute Types
Helpful Guides
- Funeral Flower Etiquette in the UKA clear guide to who sends funeral flowers in the UK, what to do when the family asks for "family flowers only", and how to get the timing and wording right.
- Funeral Flowers by ReligionWhen flowers are welcome at Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Sikh funerals, and what to send instead when they are not customary.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Croydon Crematorium?
The crematorium and the cemetery beside it on Mitcham Road are both operated by Croydon Council.
How far ahead of the service should flowers arrive?
Comfortably before it starts. The florist and funeral director fix the exact window with the venue between them; the family's only task is supplying an accurate name, date and time.
What becomes of the flowers once the funeral has finished?
They are displayed for family and friends to see as they leave, and from there can go home with you, stay at the venue for a spell, or be passed on as a donation, let the funeral director know which you would like.
Do Croydon florists deliver to the crematorium?
Every day. Shops across Croydon, Thornton Heath and Mitcham know the Mitcham Road site and its chapels well.