This was opened in 1947 by Merton and Morden and Carshalton District Councils, having purchased the land in 1938, but the Second World War interrupted their plans.
Unfortunately this cemetery has never really been managed with wildlife in mind. When the first phase of was completed, some trees were planted, but the variety of species is disappointing. As the cemetery expanded tree planting dropped off, and it is now mostly an expanse of mowed grass and concrete ‘bearer beams’ for the headstones.
The most interesting birds you might find here are Goldcrest and Coal Tit, and Redwing in winter. The yet to be utilised grassy areas may on occasion have flocks of Starling or Gull. The cemetery backs onto Lower Morden Equestrian Centre, which has a couple of grazing fields that are otherwise non-accessible. These are generally a more productive spot. The main reason to visit this cemetery is Lillie’s in the Garden, a tea room with excellent home-made cakes.
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