Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Eltham Crematorium
Crown Woods Way is a quiet turning off the Rochester Way on the eastern side of Eltham, and mourners arriving for a funeral find the crematorium tucked into a residential, wooded corner of south-east London rather than on a main road.
The venue serves the boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley, families come from Eltham itself, Welling, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Greenwich and Woolwich, and it also draws funerals from north-west Kent, with the drive from Dartford along the A2 corridor typically around twenty minutes.
Within the grounds are gardens of remembrance where ashes are later scattered or interred, and flowers belong to most services held here; the sections below set out how to arrange them.
Flower Policy
Whether the family settles on a spray to rest on the coffin lid, a wreath, a sheaf, a posy or a name in floral lettering, getting it to Crown Woods Way is straightforward, and only a piece of exceptional size really needs checking with the funeral director before it is commissioned.
Florists time their deliveries so the tribute is in place when the hearse arrives, liaising with venue staff directly, and once the committal has taken place the flowers are moved to where departing mourners can spend a moment with them and read what has been written; a wish to take pieces home, or have them donated, is best mentioned to the funeral director early.
Delivery Guidance
Make sure the order states clearly who the funeral is for, the full name, not a shortened one, together with the day and the start time, plus the address as Eltham Crematorium, Crown Woods Way, London SE9, adding the chapel name if you happen to know it.
For florists in Eltham, Welling, Bexleyheath and Sidcup this is an ordinary local delivery, and shops in Dartford cover the venue often, given how many north Kent funerals are held there.
Should the thought of timing trouble you, the tribute can go to the funeral home in advance and ride with the coffin instead.
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Access & Directions
Crown Woods Way is approached from the Rochester Way on the A2 corridor, and cars can be parked within the grounds.
Falconwood station is close enough to walk from, which makes this one of the easier south-east London crematoria to reach by train, and buses serve the roads around the site.
Coming from Dartford or the A2, allow roughly twenty minutes by car outside the rush hours.
Towns Served
Nearby Crematoria
- Kemnal Park Crematorium
Kemnal Road, Chislehurst
- City of London Crematorium
Aldersbrook Road, Manor Park, London E12
- Croydon Crematorium
Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9
Popular Tribute Types
Helpful Guides
- How to Choose Funeral FlowersA practical guide to choosing the right funeral flowers for your loved one's service.
- 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.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which areas does Eltham Crematorium serve?
Chiefly the boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley, though many families from north-west Kent, Dartford included, use it as one of their nearer crematoria.
When should a tribute reach Eltham Crematorium?
Ahead of the funeral party. Florists co-ordinate the drop-off with the venue themselves, so the family's part is simply an accurate order.
Can mourners see the flowers after the service?
Yes, they are arranged where family and friends can view them before leaving, after which they can be kept, left at the venue for a time, or given away.
Is there parking, and a station nearby?
Both: parking sits inside the grounds, and Falconwood station is within walking distance of the entrance.