Grave & Headstone Cleaning at City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell
Ealing · W7 3PP · Council cemetery
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Yes. City of Westminster Cemetery at Hanwell is a large Victorian burial ground, consecrated in 1854, and its older headstones are limestone, sandstone and marble that green over and lose their lettering. We clean graves there gently, using stone-safe methods, and follow the rules of the Westminster parks team that runs the site.
About City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell
The land was bought in 1853 and the cemetery consecrated on 6 July 1854. It covers around 23 acres at 38 Uxbridge Road, with roughly 16,000 graves and about 100,000 interments. It is owned by the City of Westminster but lies physically in Ealing, beside a separate Kensington and Chelsea cemetery.
Access: Owned and administered by the City of Westminster’s parks service despite standing in Ealing, so permission comes from Westminster rather than the local council. The entrance is at 38 Uxbridge Road — number 31 is a different cemetery.
Permission: memorial work here is governed by the burial authority. 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 City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell
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How It Works at City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell
Tell us the plot
Send us the section and grave reference at City of Westminster 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.
City of Westminster 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 City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell?+
Yes. We provide professional, stone-safe grave and headstone cleaning at City of Westminster 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 City of Westminster 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 are two cemeteries on this stretch of Uxbridge Road — how do I know which one our grave is in?+
It is a common mix-up. Number 38 is the City of Westminster’s cemetery; number 31, next door, belongs to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. They are separate grounds with separate owners and separate records, so a grave reference from one will not match the other. The grave deed usually names the owning borough.
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