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Serving the community since 1939, helping the bereaved. Within a Grade II listed deco chapel & maintaining award winning gardens of remembrance

04/05/2026

We’re so grateful to Mortlake Crematorium, Kew for their generous support of Spread a Smile through a national metal recycling initiative with Orthometals.

With families’ consent, metals recovered after cremations are recycled and the proceeds donated to charity. Thanks to this initiative, Mortlake Crematorium donated £4,250, helping us bring joy and moments of fun to seriously ill children and young people, including those receiving treatment at local hospitals.

A heartfelt thank you to the bereaved families and everyone involved for their kindness and support.

If you know of a crematorium that might be interested in supporting our work, please help spread the word or contact fundraising@spreadasmile.org.

30/04/2026

Our wisteria is in bloom and looks amazing! Cascading blooms and rich fragrance greet people as they walk from the car park through the wisteria arch to our building. 💜🌿

Did you know wisteria first came to the UK in 1816? John Reeves, a tea inspector for the East India Company, introduced Chinese wisteria to London from Canton. From just two surviving cuttings, one still thriving today at the Fullers Factory in Chiswick and another at Kew Gardens, this spectacular climber captured Victorian hearts and quickly became a garden favourite.

Our own wisteria has its own story. The metal arch frame was erected at the end of 2019. The wisteria itself was purchased in March 2020, its planting was delayed during lockdown, when our Head Gardener Sam stepped away from the gardens to support cremation services. Finally planted in spring 2021, it has flourished into the stunning display you see today.

Now in bloom:
✨ “Kokuryu” (Royal Purple) – deep, richly scented purple flowers
✨ “Kimono” – elegant silvery-white blooms

Together, they create a layered flowering season, extending the beauty just a little longer. 🌸

# NatureHeals

29/04/2026

Mortlake Crematorium is proud to have nominated to receive £4,250 through the Metals Recycling Scheme.

This national initiative, carried out with the consent of bereaved families, recovers metals (such as metal knees,hips) following cremation to support bereavement related charities, and has raised millions of pounds for good causes across the UK.

a Richmond-based charity providing free and confidential bereavement support to local residents, was selected for this award by Mortlake Crematorium. Recently, Jenny Harris (Co-founder) and Katherine Mathers (Fundraising Manager) visited the crematorium to receive the donation.

We are delighted to support the vital work of space2grieve. This funding will help ensure that individuals and families in our community can continue to access compassionate bereavement support when they need it most.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening bereavement services across the borough and supporting our local community with care and dignity.

28/04/2026

Looking forward to choir tonight at 6pm 🎶 Everyone is welcome!

Tonight’s songs have been chosen by Melody Misfit's choir member Sam, and I’m especially excited to sing along to Only You by Yazoo 💛

Come along, have a sing, and enjoy the music together!

Yazoo

23/04/2026

🎟️ RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

You can get tickets for just £10 per book of 5 — and support a truly meaningful cause. All proceeds will go towards the incredible work of Meadow House Hospice 💙

We’ve already received some fantastic prize donations… and more are coming in!

✨ Prizes so far include:
• Fortnum & Mason Hamper (worth £200)
• Theatre tickets for Harry Potter
• Tour of Brentford FC (2 tickets)
• 5-line entry & illustration in the Book of Remembrance
• Metal memorial cards
• 4-ball voucher for Richmond Golf Club
• Richmond Theatre voucher
• Amazon voucher (£50)
• John Lewis voucher (£50)
• Cook voucher (£20)

If you’d like to donate a prize, help sell tickets, or buy some, please pop into our office.

🙏 Thank you for your continued support — it truly makes a difference.

The raffle will be drawn at our Summer Proms event on Friday 10th July! See you there!

22/04/2026

With heartfelt thanks to those who donate funeral flowers and to our wonderful volunteers 💐

Because of your kindness, we are able to regularly deliver beautiful tributes to local nursing homes. These flowers are lovingly reused in activity sessions, where residents create their own arrangements—bringing colour, beauty, and comfort into their bedrooms and shared spaces.

It is so heart warming to see the joy the flowers bring. 🌸

❤️

16/04/2026

Excited to be holding our second Summer Proms raising funds for Meadow House Hospice!

This special event invites you to relax and enjoy a wonderful mix of live music provided by the talented Ealing Wind Orchestra conducted by David Gordon-Shute, from much-loved classical pieces to uplifting modern favourites. Surrounded by friends, family, and the gentle charm of a summer evening, it promises to be a truly memorable experience for everyone.

A highlight of the evening will be a performance from the Melody Misfits Choir, who will not only entertain but also invite everyone to join in for a shared musical moment — a chance to come together in song and celebration.

There will also be an exciting raffle on the night, offering some fantastic prizes including Richmond Theatre tickets, Harry Potter Theatre tickets, hampers, vouchers and more.

For those looking to enjoy delicious food, freshly prepared authentic paella by The Tapestry will be available. There will also be an ice-cream van serving traditional cones and ice lollies.

Guests are welcome to bring along blankets, camping chairs and picnics, settle in comfortably in our beautiful gardens. Children can attend free when accompanied by a responsible adult, making it a perfect event for families as well.

Most importantly, every entry and raffle ticket sale helps support Meadow House Hospice, whose dedicated team provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living in the boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. By attending, you are not only enjoying a beautiful evening but also contributing to a deeply meaningful cause.

Join us for a night of music, community, and summer joy . We look forward to welcoming you. Tickets £10 per person over 18. Free entry to under 18s accompanied by a responsible adult. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985795428583?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all the visitors, Funeral Directors, and the wonderful families from Windham Nursery for your kind Easter egg donations 🐣🍫. Special thanks to Kim and Roxy who helped hand out the Easter eggs.

Your generosity was so gratefully received by both residents and staff at Chestnut Lodge, Greville House, Maryville, and Nazareth House nursing homes. It truly brought smiles and joy to so many faces.

We were also incredibly lucky at Chestnut Lodge to see and hold the beautiful chicks that had just hatched. 🐥💛

Thank you again for your kindness and support. We couldn’t do it without you, and we look forward to doing it all again next year with your help!

07/04/2026

Fiona and Seth played the most beautiful music yesterday in the Gardens of Remembrance 🌸 The trees were in full blossom and the sun was shining. Many visitors were delighted to hear the music.

Keep an eye out for future dates when they’ll be performing again!

02/04/2026

🌸✨ Easter Monday Music in the Gardens ✨🌸

Join us this Easter Monday at 12pm for a special live performance by a beautiful Flute and Guitar duo, presenting a rich and diverse programme of South American and Spanish classical music 🎶

If the weather is kind, you’ll find them under the gazebo in the Gardens of Remembrance… you may even hear them before you see them 👀🎵

Flute: Fiona D’Souza
Guitar: Seth Lyons

Bring a friend, take a moment, and let the music find you 💛

music

31/03/2026

Join us tonight at Mortlake Crematorium for a joyful hour of music with the Melody Misfits Choir! 🎶

🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 6pm–7pm
📍 Mortlake Crematorium

This week’s songs have been specially chosen by our lovely choir member Mary 💛

✨ Everyone is welcome
✨ No fee – completely free
✨ Just turn up and sing along

Singing together is proven to lift your mood, reduce stress, and leave you feeling energised and connected.

Whether you sing in the shower or on the stage, come and raise your voice with us!

Bring a friend, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s fill the evening with music 🎵

Address

Kew Meadow Path
Kingston Upon Thames
TW94EN

Telephone

+442088768056

Website

http://www.mortlakecrematorium.org/

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