Britain's Most Prestigious Cemetery
About the Friends
The Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery (FoKGC) is a registered charity whose objectives are to protect and promote the Kensal Green Cemetery, for the public benefit.
We are run by an Executive Committee of Trustees, elected by our members each year.
We produce guides and publications, run regular tours and events to celebrate notable ‘residents’ and engage with local communities to preserve the character and tranquillity of 72 acres of open green space.
Tours and events
Our team of expert and entertaining guides run regular tours on Sunday afternoons.
We also organise a programme of special events on particular themes. Forthcoming events include:
A plan of the Cemetery, with details of how to reach us, is available to download here.
Latest News
Canalside Development News
No price too high
for 'affordable' housing
12th November 2025
At their Planning Committee meeting on 11 November 2025, RBKC voted 4-1 in favour of approving Ballymore's planning application. The price to be paid for 500 affordable homes of various tenures is high, with many in the community concerned at the detrimental impact and density of the additional 2000 unaffordable homes, retail and leisure facilities required to justify the scheme. To be fair, the Committee recognised this. Damage to the Cemetery's character and its heritage was specifically mentioned...with regret.... However.....
The Committee's discussion, including representations from local politicians and community organisations (starting at minute 24) , can be found on YouTube here