The process and fees differ depending on the type of arrangement you choose.
This page explains how to:
- Purchase a burial plot (if available)
- Arrange a burial (full coffin burial or burial of cremated remains)
- Arrange a cremation
Purchasing a burial plot
There are currently no new plots available for full (coffin) burials in Harrow cemeteries.
If you are looking to purchase a new grave, the following types are still available:
- Cremated Remains Graves are available at Pinner New Cemetery, Harrow Cemetery, Wealdstone Cemetery and Eastcote Lane Cemetery
- Children’s Graves are available at Pinner New Cemetery and Harrow Weald Cemetery (Muslim section)
- Greek Orthodox Graves are available at Pinner New Cemetery (Greek Orthodox section)
How to purchase a burial plot
Contact the Cemeteries Office to discuss availability:
- Phone: 020 8901 2665
- Email: cemeteries@harrow.gov.uk
The Cemeteries Team will confirm what plots are available.
You will be sent an online application form and instructions for paying the relevant fee.
Purchasing a plot outside Harrow
Harrow residents may also apply to use burial plots at Carpenders Park Cemetery (managed by Brent Council). For details, see Brent Cemeteries.
Arranging a burial
If you are arranging a burial or cremation, you will need to:
- Register the death with the local register office.
- Appoint a funeral director
- Decide whether you need a full burial, burial of cremated remains, or a cremation.
How to arrange a full burial or burial of cremated remains
Contact the Cemeteries Office to discuss your requirements:
- Phone: 020 8901 2665
- Email: cemeteries@harrow.gov.uk
The Cemeteries Team will confirm arrangements and send you:
- The Request a burial form (online)
- Instructions for paying the relevant burial fee. You can view the fees for arranging a burial and memorial rights.
Funeral Director
Most people appoint a funeral director to manage these arrangements, including completing the form, liaising with the Cemeteries Team, and organising the funeral service.
Arranging a Cremation
Harrow does not own a crematorium. Residents can use Breakspear Crematorium, located in Ruislip (Hillingdon).
Breakspear Crematorium
- Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7SJ
- Telephone: 01895 556560
- Email: bcrematorium@hillingdon.gov.uk
Please contact Breakspear Crematorium directly for information about services, fees, and availability.
Other Burial Information
Muslim burials
There are no new Muslim burial plots available in Harrow cemeteries.
Harrow residents can apply to use burial plots at Carpenders Park Cemetery (managed by Brent Council). For details, see Brent Cemeteries.
Greek Orthodox burials
We have Greek Orthodox faith burial plots at Pinner New Cemetery.
See Cemetery rules for Traditional and Greek Orthodox section graves
Burials on Private Land
It is possible to have a funeral and burial on private land, including your garden. For details, see Burials on private land.
Option to Buy a Grave Space
No new grave spaces are currently available for purchase in Harrow cemeteries.
If you previously bought an option to purchase a grave and it is due to expire within 10 years of the original sale, it cannot be renewed at this time.
Exclusive Right of Burial
When you buy a grave, you will receive a deed giving you the legal right to bury someone in that grave.
At the time of purchase, you must also buy the memorial rights.