Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher

On 8 April 2013, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, died of a stroke at the Ritz Hotel, London, at the age of 87. On 17 April, she was honoured with a ceremonial funeral. Due to polarised opinions about her achievements and legacy, the reaction to her death was mixed across the UK, including contrasting praise, criticism, and celebrations of her life as well as celebrations of her death.

Death and funeral of The Baroness Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher's coffin being carried up the steps of St Paul's Cathedral
Date
  • 11:28, 8 April 2013 (BST) (2013-04-08T11:28BST) (death)
  • 11:00, 17 April 2013 (BST) (2013-04-17T11:00BST) (funeral service)
VenueSt Paul's Cathedral
LocationLondon, England
Coordinates51°30′49″N 0°05′54″W
TypeCeremonial funeral
Participants
BurialRoyal Hospital Chelsea
CremationMortlake Crematorium
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The funeral included a formal procession through Central London followed by a church service at St Paul's Cathedral attended by Queen Elizabeth II. It cost around £3.6 million, including £3.1 million for security. Thatcher's body was subsequently cremated at Mortlake Crematorium.

Her ashes were buried at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, in a private ceremony on 28 September 2013, alongside those of her husband Denis.

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