Grave & Headstone Cleaning at Chiswick Old Cemetery
Hounslow · W4 2RA · Council cemetery
Closed to new burials — but its memorials still stand, and families still visit. Older stone weathers hardest, so this is exactly the kind of ground that needs careful care.
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Chiswick Old Cemetery on Corney Road is closed to new burials, though existing family graves may still be reopened, and its Victorian memorials are still regularly visited. This makes it a good candidate for maintenance-only cleaning rather than new works. Memorial Guardian London’s cleaning is entirely stone-safe and mindful that this is a separate cemetery from the nearby Chiswick New Cemetery on Staveley Road.
About Chiswick Old Cemetery
Chiswick Old Cemetery on Corney Road is run by the London Borough of Hounslow and is closed to new burials, although existing family graves may be reopened. Its Victorian memorials are still standing and regularly visited. It is adjacent to St Nicholas Churchyard, Chiswick, which is a separate burial ground.
Access: The cemetery is run by the London Borough of Hounslow. As it is closed to new burials, memorial work here is generally maintenance on existing family graves, arranged through the council.
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- London Borough of Hounslow
Permission: memorial work here is governed by London Borough of Hounslow. In practice the registered grave owner’s consent is what we ask for, and we work to the site’s own memorial rules — see their memorial guidance, or our guide to who needs permission to clean a grave.
Services We Provide at Chiswick Old Cemetery
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How It Works at Chiswick Old Cemetery
Tell us the plot
Send us the section and grave reference at Chiswick Old Cemetery. You do not need to attend — we come to you.
Free quote
We confirm the stone type and condition (a photo helps) and give a clear, no-obligation price before any work begins.
We carry out the work
Our specialist works gently with stone-safe methods, following the cemetery’s regulations — never pressure washing.
Before & after photos
You receive before-and-after photographs and a short written report, usually within 24 hours.
Chiswick Old Cemetery is one of many burial grounds we care for across Hounslow and the wider capital. We work in council, private, faith and heritage cemeteries throughout all 32 London boroughs and the M25 — see more cemeteries we cover, our grave cleaning service, or memorial care by faith and community.
For the wider area, see headstone cleaning in Hounslow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a grave cleaned at Chiswick Old Cemetery?+
Yes. We provide professional, stone-safe grave and headstone cleaning at Chiswick Old Cemetery, following the cemetery’s regulations. Just give us the section and grave reference and we’ll do the rest.
Do I need to be present?+
No. We only need the cemetery name and plot reference. We send before-and-after photographs and a short report when the work is done.
How much does grave cleaning at Chiswick Old Cemetery cost?+
A single headstone clean starts from £75 and a full grave clean from £85, depending on stone type, condition and access. We always provide a free, no-obligation quote first.
Is Chiswick Old Cemetery the same as Chiswick New Cemetery?+
No. Chiswick Old Cemetery on Corney Road is closed to new burials, though existing family graves may be reopened, and it sits next to St Nicholas Churchyard. Chiswick New Cemetery, on Staveley Road, is a separate, still-open Hounslow council cemetery. Checking the street name — Corney Road or Staveley Road — is the simplest way to confirm which one you mean.
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Free, no-obligation assessment. Just tell us the section and grave reference.
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