Camberwell Cemeteries, Cemetery in Honor Oak, London, United Kingdom

Camberwell Cemeteries is a cemetery in Honor Oak, London, United Kingdom. It consists of two adjacent burial grounds, the Old Cemetery and the New Cemetery, separated by a wall and a path, with a mix of monuments, trees, and open lawns.

The Old Cemetery opened in the mid-19th century to serve the growing population of Camberwell, and the New Cemetery was added later to meet demand. Both were designed as garden cemeteries, a style that influenced many later burial grounds in London.

The cemetery is a place where local families come to remember relatives, and its quiet corners are often used by walkers and birdwatchers. The mix of old and new graves shows how burial customs have changed over time.

The grounds are open daily, and the main entrances are on Forest Hill Road and Honor Oak Road. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as some paths are uneven, and a map at the entrance helps with orientation.

Among the graves is that of a local inventor who created a popular board game in the 19th century. The cemetery also has a number of trees that are rare in London, planted during the Victorian era.