The crematorium is secular, accepts all faiths and non-believers; clients may arrange their own type of service or remembrance event and choose whatever music they wish.

[5] This society was governed by a council, at that time led by Sir Henry Thompson (president and founding member).

The crematorium in Golders Green was designed by the architect Sir Ernest George and his partner Alfred Yeates.

[2] The crematorium is a red brick building in Lombardic style and was built in stages, as money became available.

[1] The 12 acres (4.9 ha) of gardens are extensively planted, and produce a beautiful and tranquil environment for visitors.

There have been 14 holders of the Victoria Cross cremated here,[8] and there are locations and memorials for many other military personnel of all ranks, and from many countries.

Built in Portland stone with names listed on three bronze panels, it stands at head of an ornamental pond at the western end of the memorial cloister.

The largest sculpture portraying someone cremated here is the statue of Indian industrialist and friend of Gandhi, Ghanshyam Das Birla.