Grave & Headstone Cleaning at Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell
Ealing · W7 3PP · Council cemetery · opened 1855
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Yes. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s cemetery at Hanwell was founded in 1855, so its older headstones are Victorian limestone, sandstone and marble, greened by damp and shaded by mature holly and yew. We clean graves there gently, with stone-safe methods, and follow the borough’s rules for memorial work.
About Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell
Founded in 1855 and covering about 7.7 hectares at 31 Uxbridge Road, this is one of only two cemeteries owned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea — and, like the other, it lies outside the borough. It is the quieter of the two, planted with holly and yew, and offers smaller grave plots.
Access: Owned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea although it stands in Ealing. There is no office on site — administration is handled from Gunnersbury Cemetery, and permission for memorial work comes from there.
- Opened
- 1855
- Administered by
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Permission: memorial work here is governed by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell
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How It Works at Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell
Tell us the plot
Send us the section and grave reference at Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell. 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.
Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell is one of many burial grounds we care for across Ealing 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 Ealing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a grave cleaned at Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell?+
Yes. We provide professional, stone-safe grave and headstone cleaning at Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell, 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 Kensington & Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell 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.
There is no office at the cemetery — who do I ask about work on our memorial?+
Kensington and Chelsea run this cemetery from Gunnersbury Cemetery rather than from a site office at Hanwell, so enquiries about grave records, deeds and permission for memorial work go there. We are happy to make that enquiry on your behalf and wait for written confirmation before any cleaning begins.
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