Funeral Directors North London
We’re an independent funeral director in North London, offering a funeral service built on choice, compassion and value. We guide you through every step of the funeral planning journey, with a belief that everyone deserves a ‘good’ funeral as individual and as memorable as they are.
Contact us at:
Exit Here
1 Broadway Parade
Crouch End
London N8 9TN
Our care
At Exit Here we take great care of both the person who has died, and the families and friends left behind. We offer you real choice and value, helping create and organise a fitting funeral for your loved one, ensuring a personal and resonant celebration of a unique life. As a modern and empathetic funeral director, we don’t stop there, we offer you continued support with our coffee mornings and bereavement groups at both our Chiswick and Crouch End homes ensuring the positives of life continue after death.
Oliver Peyton, founder
Our care
At Exit Here we take great care of both the person who has died, and the families and friends left behind. We offer you real choice and value, helping create and organise a fitting funeral for your loved one, ensuring a personal and resonant celebration of a unique life. As a modern and empathetic funeral director, we don’t stop there, we offer you continued support with our coffee mornings and bereavement groups at our nearby Chiswick home ensuring the positives of life continue after death..
Oliver Peyton, founder
Our Reviews
Our Products and Services
We offer you a diverse collection of caskets, coffins and urns, from traditional to our own unique designs, as well as funeral flowers, hearses and limousines, and personalised orders of service. We can create and organise funeral hospitality, taking care of every single detail to create a fitting commemoration of a unique life.
Planning a Funeral in North London
We understand that grief can be overwhelming, and it may feel challenging to know where to start. We are here for you around the clock, to guide and support you through every step.
At Exit Here, we serve all faiths and cultures and offer all types of funerals – whether a cremation, cemetery or natural burial. As local funeral directors, we can recommend both traditional and alternative venues in North London and further afield.
Our professional fees start from £1,750* for an unattended cremation, £2,300* for an early morning cremation (*prices inclusive of a hearse, simple coffin and crematorium costs) and £2,500 + 3rd party costs and choices for our bespoke tailored service.
We offer genuine choice and value whatever your budget and are here to help.
Bespoke Tailored Funerals in North London
We can help you create a funeral that is as unique and individual as the person who has died. Our fully bespoke tailored service for either cremation or burial provides you with the support and resources to explore your ideas and organise a funeral that is both fitting and personal. We can advise on choice of coffin, hearse & cars, the floral arrangements, design and print the orders of service, and help organise the post funeral hospitality, in North London or elsewhere. Our exceptional service includes as many meetings as needed to create the ceremony as well as visits to our Crouch End home if you wish to spend some time with your loved one. With our experience and knowledge of the hospitality industry we are uniquely positioned to deliver a memorable funeral celebration.
There are endless possibilities of what a funeral can look like and as experienced funeral directors, we can guide you through the process and the choices and options available.
£2,500
+
3rd party costs and choices
Early Morning Cremation
This shorter 20 minute service is held close to North London at Islington & St Pancras Crematorium at either 9am or 9.30am with up to 10 attendees. This is ideal if you prefer a smaller, more intimate family led service to a full funeral ceremony. The service can be personalised with music, readings and tributes and we also offer a visit to see the person who has died at our nearby Crouch End premises, should you wish.
The Early Morning Cremation service often appeals to families who are seeking a lower cost alternative but who also want to be present, connected and part of the final step of their loved one’s journey
£2,300 inclusive
Unattended Cremation
This service is often known as a Direct Cremation and is where there is no ceremony and no attendees. It is the most minimal and least expensive option and has the least amount of choice, however at Exit Here your loved one will be treated with the same level of care and respect as with our bespoke funeral service. Unlike direct cremation providers we will tell you when they are brought into our care at either our Chiswick or Crouch End homes, and when and where the cremation will be (usually at Mortlake or Islington & St Pancras crematoriums). You can also choose a song for the ceremony, place personal items in the coffin and we will take a photo of the coffin at the crematorium, if you wish.
If you want to know more about Direct Cremations and how Exit Here differs from other funeral directors and providers, read here.
£1,750 inclusive
Funeral reception venues in and around North London
Families who are organising a funeral often say they want to give the person who’s died a good send off. Whether you choose a gathering at a local pub or at home, or maybe a dinner at a favourite restaurant, is completely up to you. But it should feel personal and celebratory.
Whatever type of funeral reception you choose, Exit Here can help you plan every aspect, from the food that’s served to how the venue is decorated. We can also organise the guest list, arrange flowers and send out invitations.
As funeral directors in north London’s Crouch End, we have worked with, or can recommend, the following venues for a funeral reception.
Green Rooms
London arts hotel with unique event spaces and rooms.
13-27 Station Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UW
The Werkz
Former Victorian factory and one of London’s most unique venues.
7 Torrens Street
The Angel
London EC1V 1NQ
Hendon Golf Club
Spacious clubhouse with south facing veranda overlooking the course.
Ashley Walk
Mill Hill
London NW7 1DG
Clissold Arms
Local favourite with a range of event spaces including a patio garden.
Fortis Green
Muswell Hill
London N2 9HR
North London cemeteries and crematoria
As north London funeral directors, we organise funerals across all the London boroughs including Islington, Camden, Haringey and Barnet.
Anyone can be cremated or buried in any cemetery or crematorium in the country. But if the person who has died lives in the north London area, most families will usually choose a local cemetery or crematorium, because there will probably be ties to the area, or a family member is already buried or interned there.
Cemeteries and crematoria in north London include:
Islington and St Pancras Cemetery
Although situated in East Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet, Islington and St Pancras Cemetery is actually owned and managed by two other London boroughs: Islington and Camden. Established in 1854, the cemetery was London’s first publicly owned cemetery and one of the Capital’s largest too. The cemetery has several chapels including the St Pancras Anglican chapel, which is Grade ll listed. Vault burials, and traditional and lawn graves are available as well as a woodland burial area.
Read more: Islington and St Pancras Cemetery
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Islington and St Pancras Cemetery is located at:
278 High Road
East Finchley
London N2 9AG
020 7527 8300By car: The cemetery can be reached by taking the A406 North Circular and then turning on to the High Road. Parking is available throughout the site.
By train: New Southgate, operated by Great Northern is the closest railway station and is a 30 minute walk or 20 minute bus journey.
By Tube: The nearest London Underground station is East Finchley on the Northern line which is a 15 minute walk away.
By bus: The 263 bus stops closest to the cemetery.
Highgate Cemetery
Located in the London Borough of Camden, Highgate is one of London’s most famous cemeteries and part of the ‘magnificent seven’. It’s now owned and managed by the Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust. Opened in 1839 and designed by architect Stephen Geary, the whole site is designated Grade l on the register of historic parks and gardens. Split into two areas, East and West, either side of Swain’s Lane, the cemetery is well known for its Gothic tombs, elaborate vaults and catacombs. Highgate cemetery burials still take place on both sides, although plots are limited.
Read more: Highgate Cemetery
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Highgate Cemetery is located at:
Swain's Lane
Highgate
London N6 6PJ
020 8340 1834By car: From the A1, take Southwood Lane to Highgate Hill and then on to South Grove and Swain’s Lane. There is no off-street visitor parking at the cemetery. Free parking is available on local streets apart from 10am and 12 noon Monday to Friday.
By train: The nearest train is Upper Holloway on the Overground which is a 20 minute walk.
By Tube: Archway on the Northern Line is the closest station and is a 15 minute walk.
By bus: Bus C11 stops at the Brookfield Park bus stop close to the cemetery. Buses 143, 210 and 271 stop at Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill.
Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium
Located in Mill Hill in the London Borough of Barnet, and set in 42 acres, the cemetery was opened in 1899, while the crematorium was added in 1922. It’s a multi faith site and there are areas dedicated Greek Orthodox and Japanese residents as well as specific area for Muslim burials. There are two non-conformist chapels which can used for burial services, cremation and pre-funeral ceremonies or rituals.
Read more about Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium
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Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium is located at:
Holders Hill Road
Mill Hill
London, NW7 1NB
020 8359 3370By car: The site is located on Holders Hill a turning off the Great North Way which leads into the A406. There is ample parking available within the grounds.
By train: The closest rail station is Mill Hill Broadway on the Midland Main Line.
By Tube: The nearest London Underground station is Mill Hill East on the Northern line which is a 12 minute walk away.
By bus: Bus numbers 125, 240 and 382 all stop close to the cemetery and crematorium.
New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium
Opened in 1856 in the London Borough of Barnet and sometimes known as Brunswick Park Cemetery, historic New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium is owned and managed by the Westerleigh Group. Covering 60 acres, the site has tree lined driveways and gardens, and individual burial areas for Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Caribbean communities. The site is laid out in a concentric plan around a restored Gothic chapel which has a 150ft spire and can seat 100 people with room for more standing.
Read more: New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium
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New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium is located at:
Brunswick Park Road
New Southgate
N11 1JJ
020 8361 1713By car: From the M25 junction 24, take the A111 Cockfosters Road, then Osidge Lane and then turn on to Brunswick Park Road. There are approximately 60 allocated parking spaces, although more parking may be found within the grounds.
By train: New Southgate railway station managed by Great Northern, which is a 25 minute walk or five minutes by taxi.
By Tube: The closest Tube station is Arnos Grove on the Piccadilly line which is a 25 minute walk, or a five minute journey by taxi. There is a taxi rank is opposite the station.
By bus: Bus number 382 passes the main gate, while buses 34,184, 232 and 251 all run to nearby Betstyle Circus a few minutes’ walk away.
Islington Crematorium
Islington Crematorium was established in 1937, in Islington and St Pancras Cemetery, and like the cemetery it is jointly owned and managed by the London Borough of Islington and the London Borough of Camden. The crematorium has a multi faith chapel with a distinctive glass dome. There is room for up to 74 people with additional standing room.
Read more: Islington Crematorium
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Islington Crematorium is located at:
278 High Road
East Finchley
London N2 9AG
020 7527 8300By car: The crematorium can be reached by taking the A406 North Circular and then turning on to the High Road. Parking is available throughout the site.
By train: New Southgate, operated by Great Northern is the closest railway station and is a 30 minute walk or 20 minute bus journey.
By Tube: The nearest London Underground station is East Finchley on the Northern line which is a 15 minute walk away.
By bus: The 263 bus stops closest to the crematorium.
Golders Green Crematorium
Located to the east of Golders Green and to the north of Hampstead in the London Borough of Barnet, Golders Green Crematorium was the first crematorium to be opened in London in 1902, and is managed by the London Cremation Company. It serves all faiths. The crematorium is a red brick building built in the Lombardic style, and there are two cremation chapels. The West Chapel seats 140 and the East Chapel seats 45. There is also a Chapel of Memory which is open for quiet contemplation, as well as three columbaria containing the ashes of thousands of Londoners and residents of neighbouring counties. There is also a Grade ll listed mausoleum.
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Golders Green Crematorium is located at:
62 Hoop Lane
London NW11 7NL
020 8455 2374By car: There is limited parking for 36 cars at the West Chapel and 12 at the East Chapel. There is some paid for parking on the nearby streets.
By train: Cricklewood train station on the Midland mainline is one of the closest stations and is a 10 minute taxi ride.
By Tube: The closest London Underground station is Golders Green on the Northern line which is a 10 minute walk to the crematorium.
By bus: The 65, E3 and H91 buses all stop close to the crematorium.
St Marylebone Crematorium
Opened in 1937 as part of East Finchley Cemetery in the London Borough of Barnet, the crematorium is managed by the London Cremation Company and is known for its two columbaria, which offer sealed and open niches for the deposit of ashes and urns. The chapel can accommodate 148 people seated and 20 standing, while another 30 people can use the foyer which is equipped with speakers. The crematorium is multi faith.
Read more: St Marylebone Crematorium
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St Marylebone Crematorium is located at:
East End Road
Finchley
London N2 0RZ
020 8343 2233By car: From the A406 North Circular, turn on to the A504 East End Road. There is ample parking for 90 cars.
By train: New Southgate, operated by Great Northern is the closest railway station and is 12 minute taxi drive away.
By Tube: Finchley Central on the Northern line is the closest station and just a 20 minute walk.
By bus: The 611 and the 232 buses stop close to the crematorium.
