Hither Green Cemetery

"Hither Green Cemetery" is a large cemetery located on Verdant Lane, in Whitefoot, Catford, London, SE6. Contrary to the name, the cemetery is situated in Catford, but near to Hither Green, Lee and Grove Park.

Next to Hither Green Cemetery is Lewisham Crematorium.

Particularly notable graves and memorials

1939-1945 War Memorial

In the Cemetery, there is a memorial to all those who died at the post during World War II. This is situated next to the Sandhurst Road School memorial.

andhurst Road School Grave and Memorial

There is a large terraced area which was built as a memorial to the 38 children and six teachers who died when "Sandhurst Road School" was bombed on Wednesday 20 January 1943.

Next to the memorial for the bombing, there is also a grave of some of the children and a teacher whose families chose to bury their dead together.

Leyland Lewis Duncan, MVO, OBE, FSE

Leyland Lewis Duncan, Colfeian, historian and photographer (born 24 August 1862) was buried here following his death on 26 December 1923. Marking the 75th anniversary of his death, a headstone was erected on his grave as a tribute to his work in recording the history of Lewisham and surrounding areas. The headstone was funded by donations from the "Old Colfeian's", Lewisham Council, various local groups (including local history groups) and surviving family.

Transport links

Bus

Hither Green Cemetery and Lewisham Crematorium is best served by the 284 bus route from Grove Park or Lewisham, Ladywell and Catford.

They are also served by the 126 bus route from Eltham, Middle Park and Downham or Catford.

Train

The cemetery and crematorium is within walking distance of Hither Green station and Grove Park station.

Alternatively, 284 bus links Grove Park station with the cemetery and crematorium and the 284 and 124 bus routes link Catford station and Catford Bridge station with the cemetery and crematorium.