Lord Baden-Powell died on 8 January 1941, and is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery in the Wajee Nature Park.

Baden-Powell, who knew and liked Kenya, decided to start wintering in Nyeri at the Outspan Hotel of his friend, Eric Sherbrooke Walker.

[3][5] Speaking for Canada, Prime Minister MacKenzie King called it, "a loss which will be felt throughout the civilized world".

[11] The memorial stone is in the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey, against the screen of St George’s chapel and was unveiled on 12 February 1981.

[11] Chief Scout of the World 22nd February 1857 8th January 1941 Olave Baden Powell World Chief Guide 22nd February 1889 25th June 1977 His gravestone bears a circle with a dot in the center, "ʘ", which is the trail sign for "Going home", or "I have gone home".