70th anniversary
Eltham Crematorium is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marked by recent London in Bloom awards discussed by the Joint Committee.
Eltham Crematorium marked its 70th anniversary in October 2026, with its achievements highlighted at a meeting of the Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee on 12 October 2026. The crematorium secured the Cemetery and Crematoria (5-10 acres) Gold Award and was named Cemetery and Crematorium of the Year in the Capital Campaign at the London in Bloom Awards.
These prestigious London in Bloom accolades recognise the crematorium's dedication to maintaining beautiful and well-kept grounds, as noted in the discussion by the Joint Committee.
Key facts
- Eltham Crematorium marked its 70th anniversary in October 2026. Source
- The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee discussed the anniversary and awards on 12 October 2026. Source
- The crematorium secured the Cemetery and Crematoria (5-10 acres) Gold Award at the London in Bloom Awards. Source
- Eltham Crematorium was named Cemetery and Crematorium of the Year in the Capital Campaign at the London in Bloom Awards. Source
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