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There are a number of cemeteries in Greater London. Among them are the Magnificent Seven, seven large Victorian-era cemeteries. There are also a number of crematoria. A number of cemeteries have listed buildings or structures, or has been placed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by English Heritage. Others have secured Green Heritage Site accreditation or may be on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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'The Magnificent Seven'
The Magnificent Seven cemeteries were the first commercial cemeteries constructed around the outskirts of London. They are all of special historical value and are on the English Heritage lists.
Abbreviations used in the column closed
C = Still used for cremations F = Burial in family plots is still possibleGeneral cemeteries
No! = Cemetery is approaching capacityFormer cemeteries
Many of these cemeteries were former graveyards and carry the name of the church they belonged to.
M*, if a memorial or something similar was erected to commemorate the former burial ground or cemetery
? = Unknown D = Disappeared M = Memorial in the relocation site P = Memorial plaque near or on the former site