The location of Freddie Mercury’s grave, initially kept secret after his death in 1991, is most likely in West London at Kensal Rise Cemetery.
It was always certain that the Queen singer, who died as a result of AIDS, was cremated there, although there was no indication as to whether his remains would also be buried in the cemetery.
Freddie Mercury: Girlfriend Mary Austin reveals Ashes secret
Mary Austin, who remained associated with Freddie Mercury throughout her life and was repeatedly described by him as a “lifer”, recently revealed in an interview with the “Daily Mail” how she dealt with the musician’s ashes and prevented his grave would become a meeting place.
“He didn’t want anyone trying to dig him up, like some famous people have done,” she said. “Fans can be deeply obsessed – he wanted it to remain a secret and it will remain that way.”
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It’s probably not quite like that: A few years ago, a plate was discovered in the London cemetery that referenced Mercury’s birth name: Farrokh Bulsara.
“To always be with you, my love”
The full text on it reads: “In Loving Memory of Farrokh Bulsara. Pour Etre Toujours Pres De Toi Avec Tout Mon Amour’” – “In loving memory of Farrokh Bulsara. To be with you always, my love.’ There is also an “M.” as a signature, which could stand for Mary.
The date of birth and death are probably crucial for proving that this is Freddie Mercury’s grave. They match those of the Queen singer. British newspaper The Mirror quoted a fan as saying: “It was always clear that Freddie was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery in 1991, but where his ashes ended up has always been a complete mystery.”
In any case, for a long time it remained just a rumor that Freddie Mercury’s ashes were handed over to Mary Austin. She was given generous consideration by the singer in his will and stuck by him even in difficult times, when their love relationship had long since ceased to exist. Now this has been confirmed by her personally. At the same time, Austin told how she had Mercury’s remains secretly buried.
“I didn’t want anyone to suspect that I was doing anything other than what I normally do,” she said, describing her secret mission. “I said I wanted to go into cosmetics. I had to be convincing. It was very difficult to find the right moment. One morning I just sneaked out of the house with the urn.”