Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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This is done where the relatives are poor and unable to
purchase a grave space.
The cost of cremation, as a whole, is much cheaper,
and if generally adopted, would obviate the necessity of
this unfortunate practice.
There are a number of crematoria established throughout
the country, several of which are within easy reach of
London. One at Ilford is established by the Corporation
of the City of London, and others privately owned are
at Woking and Golders Green.