The two Camberwell cemeteries located close to each other in Honor Oak, south London, England, are notable for their burials and architecture.

[1][2] They have been an important source of socioeconomic data documenting the historical growth and changing demography in the community for the Southwark area since 1855.

It is part of the second wave of mid 19th century cemeteries[4][5] that were established in London to solve the problem of overcrowding in church yards.

The site was purchased in 1855 by the Camberwell Cemetery Board (formed 1850) from the Trustees of Sir Walter St John's Charity at Battersea for £9,927.

[8] The Gothic Revival lodge and two chapels (one Church of England and one Non-Conformist) were designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott's architectural firm.

[8] In 1926 the first part of the land was laid out as a cemetery and was consecrated by the Right Reverend William Woodcock Hough, Bishop of Woolwich.

[3] The lodge, waiting room and mortuary chapels were designed by Sir Aston Webb and his son, Maurice.