expansion of Teddington Cemetery
Richmond upon Thames Council has approved the expansion of Teddington Cemetery, reclaiming allotment land for new burial plots.
Richmond upon Thames Council's Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee voted in March 2026 to proceed with the expansion of Teddington Cemetery. This decision involves reclaiming a portion of Shacklegate Lane allotments for burial space, a move made despite public opposition and concerns raised by allotment holders and local councillors.
The committee heard that Teddington Cemetery had only one burial plot remaining in March 2026. Melissa Jacobs-Loway, Business Development Manager for the Cemetery Service, stated that the cemetery was allocating approximately 20 plots a year, indicating a significant demand for additional burial space. No further meetings on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council's Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee voted to proceed with the expansion of Teddington Cemetery in March 2026. Source
- The expansion involves reclaiming a portion of Shacklegate Lane allotments for burial space. Source
- Teddington Cemetery had only one burial plot remaining in March 2026. Source
- The cemetery was allocating approximately 20 plots a year. Source
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