Brompton Cemetery is a Victorian garden cemetery on Fulham Road in west London, and one of the city’s Magnificent Seven. Its tree-lined paths lead past carved tombs and monuments to the domed chapel at the centre. Look for the graves of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and public health pioneer John Snow, or visit the visitor centre for help finding other burials. The grounds are also a quiet place to walk among wildlife, away from the busy streets nearby.
A Victorian cemetery in west London
Brompton Cemetery was established by an act of Parliament in 1839 and remains a working cemetery. Its grounds contain about 35,000 gravestones and monuments, while more than 200,000 people are buried here.
The cemetery is one of London’s Magnificent Seven, a group of Victorian garden cemeteries. Its paths run in long, geometric lines through the grounds, making it easier to navigate between graves and monuments.
The chapel, monuments and wildlife
The central avenue leads to a domed chapel, whose design was based on St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The chapel and the avenue form a focal point among the tombs, carved mausoleums and other memorials.
Brompton’s grounds also provide habitat for wildlife. The cemetery combines historic monuments with natural areas, so a walk here can take in both the stories recorded on the graves and the living landscape around them.
FAQ
Who is buried at Brompton Cemetery?
Notable burials include suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and public health pioneer John Snow. The cemetery is also the resting place of more than 200,000 people.
Can you get help finding a grave?
The visitor centre can help locate graves and runs general and themed tours.
Is Brompton Cemetery still in use?
Yes. Established in 1839, it remains a working cemetery.
Is there wildlife at Brompton Cemetery?
Yes. The grounds include natural habitats where wildlife lives among the paths and monuments.
