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House of Life project, Willesden Cemetery; Formation: 2015: Legal status: Registered charity: Purpose: To preserve the heritage of, increase accessibility to and increase biodiversity at Willesden Jewish Cemetery. Headquarters: Willesden Jewish Cemetery
The graves and memorials are rich in social history. The cemetery is the last resting place of Jews from all walks of life, and is still in use today, following orthodox Jewish custom. Only members of the United Synagogue can be buried here, and as space is limited, it is by prior reservation only.
Sep 11, 2019 · The cemetery’s restoration to glory is a fitting recognition of British-Jewish contributions to society, well-being and prosperity. About the Author Alex Brummer is the Daily Mail's City Editor
Nearly 30,000 men, women and children have been buried at Willesden Jewish Cemetery since 1873 and people are still buried there today. The lives highlighted here represent the rich diversity of backgrounds and life experiences that deserve further exploration on a visit to the cemetery. Life stories.
Sep 10, 2020 · Just off one of NW10’s busier roads, the United Synagogue’s Willesden Cemetery stood as an eerie oasis during lockdown. But with the country cautiously reopening, the cemetery is welcoming...
Nov 3, 2020 · Cemetery tourism: an ethical traveller's guide to graveyards. Willesden Jewish Cemetery, however, is not new at all: it has a long and storied history spanning nearly 150 years. Opened in 1873, the burial ground has nearly 30,000 graves.
Design by Aimee Capstick. Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been a prestigious burial ground for London’s Jewish community since 1873. Thanks to investment by the National Lottery, the United Synagogue has opened up the cemetery for the wider public to discover and explore, including a new House of Life visitor centre.
