Hanwell Cemetary Awarded Green Flag Status

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Hanwell Cemetery stretches across 23 acres of land and features a civilian war memorial to the 200 dead of World War II, which can be found near the centre of the cemetery.

The memorial was unveiled in 1950. A Royal British Legion memorial cross can also be found at the site. Throughout the cemetery there are several war graves administered by the Commonwealth War Graves

. In the civilian war memorial here lies, amongst others, Al Bowlly the popular singer who was killed in an air raid (lasting 10 hours) at his flat in Jermyn Street, on 17 April 1941. Bowlly was said to have been Britain's answer to Bing Crosby.

His age was recorded as 42, but some believe he had tried to hide his true date of birth (1890) for theatrical reasons.

The cemetery is primarily a Christian burial ground. Services are provided for all people no matter what denomination, religion or belief they may have. Where possible any special requirements will be accommodated to ensure that each service is as individual and appropriate to the wishes of the deceased and relatives as possible.

The City Council is currently developing a biodiversity management plan to complement the wildlife meadows that are being created at this site.

26th July 2011