BROOKWOOD
Four miles west of Woking, 45 minutes by train from Waterloo.
"The Times" in November 1854 stated that the 450 acre site was the largest cemetery in the world, its wooded land was 'the ideal burial site away from the overcrowded conditions in London'. The first burial was in 1854. The cemetery is one of eight worldwide that had a direct railway link to the cemetery but nowadays visitors use only the main line station. Today the cemetery is privately owned and the owner has carried out some improvements. The cemetery has multi faith burials and a tradition developed that certain trades and professions were buried in designated plots.
Friends of Brookwood Cemetery
Contact Mr G. Barnaby Telephone 01483 566012
"The Times" in November 1854 stated that the 450 acre site was the largest cemetery in the world, its wooded land was 'the ideal burial site away from the overcrowded conditions in London'. The first burial was in 1854. The cemetery is one of eight worldwide that had a direct railway link to the cemetery but nowadays visitors use only the main line station. Today the cemetery is privately owned and the owner has carried out some improvements. The cemetery has multi faith burials and a tradition developed that certain trades and professions were buried in designated plots.
Friends of Brookwood Cemetery
Contact Mr G. Barnaby Telephone 01483 566012