Opening Ceremony of Gurkha Cemetry
A dedicated First Burial site for the Gurkha Nepalese community was formally open in London Borough of Hillingdon on 18th November 2014 to coincide with the Remembrance Day. Site is located near the Peace Memorial Garden in Cherry Lane Cemetery, in West Drayton had space for 100 plus graves and about 30 column burial units. More than 150 members of the Nepalese community attended the events, where the Mayor of Hillingdon, Councillor Catherine Dann unveil a dedication plaque.
“We wanted to acknowledge the contribution and sacrifices that Gurkhas have made for this country, and as Hillingdon Council commemorates the First World War centenary it seemed like the right time for us to do this ”
Ray Puddifoot
Hillingdon’s longest serving Council Leader
Cherry Lane Cemetery
Cherry Lane Cemetery was laid out with a grid of paths and at the roadside boundary has 2 semi-circular entrances with iron gates and railings with brick and stone piers. Cemetery planting includes a variety of trees such as conifers and evergreens particularly along the south boundary.
FIRST
GURKHA CEMENTERY
IN LONDON
Cherry Lane Cemetery
Opening Hours
Sunday – Friday
09:00 am -04:30 pm
09:00 am -04:30 pm
Proud
Nepalese
Gurkha
Our Membership Package
Peace of Mind and Soul
We Provide a financial support relief package especially in the event of the death and also provide social services during funerals and keep our gurkha cemeteries maintenance.
Healthy Life
We also organised different social activities collaborative with different organisation for health and fitness.
Get Socialized
Every year we organized summer BBQ, Dashain & Tihar Party to met and greet all dear members of Hillingdon share friendship and long last memories.
Our Membership Plans
We are more than just a local community
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