London faces impending burial space crisis by 2040

A City Hall audit has revealed an impending burial space crisis in London, with more than half of the capital's local authorities expected to run out of capacity within 15 years. Officials predict that 17 local authorities will lack burial space by 2040, while three boroughs—Camden, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets—currently have no available space.

The shortage is compounded by an aging population, with projections suggesting the proportion of Londoners aged 65 and over will reach 40.9% by 2040. To address the deficit, the draft London Plan suggests boroughs consider using