Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Golders Green Crematorium
Few crematoria are as widely known as Golders Green, which opened on Hoop Lane in 1902 as London's first and has been run by the London Cremation Company ever since, its grounds facing the Jewish cemetery across the lane in north-west London.
More than a century of planting has produced extensive gardens of remembrance and memorial cloisters, and the funerals held here bring mourners from across north London and far beyond it.
If you are sending flowers, the notes below explain how a tribute reaches Hoop Lane and what becomes of it after the service has finished.
Flower Policy
Formal wreaths, coffin sprays, posies, sheaves and tributes that spell out a name are all made and delivered for Golders Green services as a matter of course, arriving before the start time under arrangements the florist or funeral director makes with the venue.
As mourners file out at the end, the flowers are displayed in a designated spot for them to pause beside; anyone wishing to carry pieces home, or see them donated, should tell the funeral director before the day arrives.
Delivery Guidance
Since the site has more than one chapel, an order benefits from naming the chapel where the booking has been made, alongside the essentials: the full name of the person whose funeral it is, the date, the hour, and the address as Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, London NW11.
Hampstead, Finchley, Hendon and Golders Green florists make the delivery as part of an ordinary day's work; from further afield, choose a shop near the crematorium rather than near yourself.
Families anxious about the morning can instead direct the flowers to the funeral home beforehand, so that everything arrives together with the cortège.
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Access & Directions
Hoop Lane turns off the Finchley Road, the A598, and parking is available within the crematorium grounds.
Golders Green station on the Northern line is a few minutes' walk away, with buses running along the Finchley Road, so arriving without a car is straightforward.
The entrance on Hoop Lane is clearly marked.
Towns Served
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- Hendon Crematorium
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- Mortlake Crematorium
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- Enfield Crematorium
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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 Golders Green Crematorium?
The London Cremation Company, which has operated the site since it opened in 1902 as the first crematorium in London.
When should flowers be at Golders Green?
In place before the service starts. Once an order carries accurate details, the florist and venue handle the timing without further input from the family.
What happens to flowers after a Golders Green service?
They are laid out for mourners to see following the committal, then taken home, left for a while, or donated according to the family's wishes.
Can I visit the gardens of remembrance later?
Yes, the gardens are extensive and open to visitors, and many people return quietly in the weeks after a funeral to spend time there.