The Cemeteries opened in 1858 and are still serving their communities as places of burial and quiet reflection. Mature trees and a sensitively managed understory make the cemeteries a haven for wildlife in South East London.
The cemetery is open every day and you are welcome to visit.
The FOBLC is a voluntary group which promotes the conservation and appreciation of the cemeteries as places of remembrance, historic importance & natural beauty. You are welcome to join us.
Explore the history of the cemeteries, notable burials and architecture and its wildlife. Listen to the podcasts about people buried in the cemeteries recorded by Mike Guilfoyle or find out about the projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Some notable burials
Here are three randomly selected posts about notable burials in the cemeteries. They will be different each time you come back to this page.
Events
- Guided Nature Walk – Sunday 12 April
Join us for a guided wildflower and nature walk at Ladywell Cemetery on Sunday 12 April, 10.30am–12noon (approx). Led by… Read more: Guided Nature Walk – Sunday 12 April - Bat Identification Walk Thursday 19 March
Led by Dr. Ian Boulton of the London Bat Group, with bat detectors Date: Thursday 19 March Time: 6.30pm prompt… Read more: Bat Identification Walk Thursday 19 March - “Notable Women” of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, SATURDAY 14th MARCH at 2pmTour led by Jane Hart, In support of International Women’s Day. Explore the lives of some of the women buried… Read more: “Notable Women” of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, SATURDAY 14th MARCH at 2pm
- Clare Balding features Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings
We’re delighted to share that Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries will feature on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings, presented by Clare Balding,… Read more: Clare Balding features Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings - REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT
SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER 10.55am – 12noon Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries (FoBLC) REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER 10.55am… Read more: REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT - DAVID JONES Poet, Painter, Soldier (1895 to 1974) – 130th anniversary of his birth
Find out about the Brockley-born artist, WWI soldier and writer whose poem ‘In Parenthesis’ was called a work of genius… Read more: DAVID JONES Poet, Painter, Soldier (1895 to 1974) – 130th anniversary of his birth