Funeral Directors Shepherd’s Bush
We’re an independent funeral director in Shepherd’s Bush, 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.
Funeral reception venues in Shepherd’s Bush
However you decide to commemorate the life of the person who’s died, you want the funeral reception or wake to be personal and celebratory. It’s a time to get friends and family together to share memories and raise a glass or two.
At Exit Here, we can help you plan every aspect of the funeral reception, from the food that’s served to how the venue is decorated. We can also send out invitations.
As funeral directors in Shepherd’s Bush, we have worked with, and can recommend, the following venues for a funeral reception.
The Hoxton
Luxurious private dining spaces with a private bar and bespoke menus.
65 Shepherd’s Bush Green
London W12 8QE
Bush Hall
Characterful venue that can cater to any kind of funeral reception and celebration.
310 Uxbridge Road
London W12 7LJ
Cemeteries and crematoria serving Shepherd’s Bush
Although we’re funeral directors in Shepherds Bush, we work with cemeteries and crematoria across the UK. You are free to choose any location for a burial or cremation, although the rates will vary for non residents.
But usually, when somebody dies in Shepherd’s Bush, families will choose a local cemetery or crematorium. There will be ties to the area or there may be other family members already buried or interned there. And, of course, local Shepherd’s Bush residents will benefit from the residents’ rates offered by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
The cemeteries and crematoria serving the Shepherds Bush area include:
Mortlake Cemetery
Mortlake Cemetery is in Kew in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames but managed by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. To be buried in Mortlake and receive residents’ rates, the person who has died or the person buying the plot must be residents of the borough.
Opened in 1926, Mortlake Cemetery is sometimes referred to as Hammersmith New cemetery and is known for its pretty gothic chapel which seats 60 people, with room for 15 standing.
Read more: Mortlake Cemetery
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Mortlake Cemetery is located at:
Clifford Ave
London SW14 7BUCar: There is no designated car park at the cemetery, but you can park on the main driveways.
Train: The closest station is Mortlake operated by South Western Railway, which is a 15 minute walk away.
Tube: The nearest London Underground Station is Kew Gardens on the District and Overground Lines which is a 15 minute walk away.
Bus: The 190 bus stops outside the cemetery
North Sheen Cemetery
Although situated in Kew, North Sheen Cemetery is managed by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and is also known as the Fulham New Cemetery.
Opened in 1909, there’s a small brick chapel built in the gothic style, but it’s currently not in use. For any burials taking place at North Sheen, Mortlake Cemetery can be used.
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North Sheen Cemetery is located at:
Lower Richmond Road
Richmond
Surrey TW9 4LLBy car: The main gates are on the Lower Richmond Road (A316) which joins the South Circular Road (A205). Cars can park on the main driveways.
By train: The closest train station is Mortlake run buy South Western Railway which is a 10 minute walk away.
By Tube: The closest Underground Station is Kew Gardens on the District line which is a 10 minute walk away.
By bus: Take the B190 or the 419 bus to the B bus stop on Mortlake Road.
Mortlake Crematorium
Mortlake Crematorium, borders Kew and Mortlake, and is managed jointly by four London boroughs including Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Opened in 1939, the crematorium has a beautiful chapel which seats 94, with additional seating for 36 in the gallery. There is also a peaceful Garden of Remembrance on the site, as well as a dovecote.
Read more: Mortlake Crematorium
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Mortlake Crematorium is located at:
Kew Meadow Path
Richmond TW9 4ENBy car: Key Meadow Path is a turning off the A205 South Circular Road. Parking is available on site.
By train: The nearest station is Mortlake operated by South Western Railway which is 15 minute walk away.
By Tube: The nearest station is Kew Gardens on the District and Overground lines which is a 15 minute walk to the crematorium.
By bus: Take the R70 to the Courtlands Avenue stop or the 190 to the Thames Bank Stop.
