Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Putney Vale Crematorium
Putney Vale Crematorium belongs to the families of south-west London. Putney, Wimbledon, Roehampton and Kingston all look to it, and many households further out along the A3 corridor do too, drawn by a setting that feels far gentler than its postcode suggests.
The crematorium stands inside Putney Vale Cemetery, off Stag Lane beside the A3 on the edge of Wimbledon Common. The cemetery itself is late Victorian, the crematorium a twentieth-century addition, and the grounds, bordered by common land and woodland, hold the graves of a number of well-known figures.
Floral tributes have long been part of services here, and the practical side is less daunting than it can first appear.
Flower Policy
Anything from a single sheaf to a full casket garland is a familiar sight at Putney Vale, with hearts, wreaths and named letter pieces among the most common choices. Florists bring everything up Stag Lane in good time, having already agreed a delivery window with the venue or the funeral director, so by the time mourners gather the flowers are simply there.
Once a service ends, staff usually carry the tributes out to a quiet spot where family and friends can pause over the cards before leaving. Families who would rather see the flowers go home, onto a grave in the cemetery, or to a local charity tend to mention it to their funeral director early on, which lets everyone know what is intended.
Delivery Guidance
A florist taking an order for Putney Vale will want to know who the service is for, when it begins, and that the venue is Putney Vale on Stag Lane rather than another London crematorium, and most also ask for the funeral director's name, which helps venue staff pair each tribute with the right chapel.
Flower shops in Putney, Wimbledon, Roehampton and Kingston make this run all the time. Anyone arranging a tribute from outside London generally fares better choosing a florist near the venue than one near themselves.
Some families sidestep the morning entirely by having the tribute sent to the funeral home a day ahead, where it joins the cortege and travels with the coffin.
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Access & Directions
The gates are on Stag Lane, reached from the A3 Kingston Road between Putney and the Robin Hood roundabout, and cars can park within the grounds.
No station lies within easy walking distance, so most mourners come by car or taxi; buses run along the A3 corridor for those without either.
The cemetery is a big one, a few extra minutes between the gates and the chapel is worth allowing.
Towns Served
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- Mortlake Crematorium
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- Croydon Crematorium
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- Golders Green Crematorium
Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London NW11
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
Where exactly is Putney Vale Crematorium?
Inside Putney Vale Cemetery, off Stag Lane next to the A3 in south-west London, roughly midway between Putney and Kingston, on the fringe of Wimbledon Common.
When do funeral flowers need to reach Putney Vale?
Ahead of the service, and in practice the florist looks after this, once an order carries the right name, day and start time, the timing of the delivery itself is handled between florist and venue.
Will mourners get to see the flowers after the service?
Usually, yes. Tributes tend to be set out for people to look at on their way out, after which families can carry them home, leave them in place for a while, or have them passed on.
Is there parking at Putney Vale?
Yes, there is space inside the grounds, which matters here, as the site sits hard against the A3 and is awkward to approach on foot.