OPEN DAILY 10AM - 4PM November to March (EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY) CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.

George Michael

One of the best-selling musicians of all time

George Michael (1963-2016) is buried in the West side of Highgate Cemetery, on one side of his mother's grave. His sister Melanie is on the other.  His monument bears his birth name, Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou.

To see his grave, visitors will need to purchase a cemetery admission ticket. Tickets can be purchased on the day or inadvance. The location is marked on the Visitor Map as 'George Michael'. 

Please do not leave any tributes as they will be removed and disposed of. As a mark of respect, please do not stand on or in front of the grave to take selfies. 

Opening times

March to October

Open daily from 10am to 5pm
Last entry 4.30pm

November to February

Open daily from 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
 

How to get here

Please visit us by
walking, cycling, or public transport

Find out more on our Visit page. Download our handy map.

Contact us

Email info@highgatecemetery.org

To find out whether someone is buried here, go to Searches. We have an online search tool. 

Telephone enquiries

Monday to Friday
General enquiries 020 8340 1834
Burials, memorials, grave ownership 020 8347 2471
Filming or photography requests 020 8347 2472
Group visits 020 8347 2475
Volunteering 020 8347 2474

You can download a full set of our rules here. 

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