Fayed Estate: Memorials & Grave (Did You Mean...?)

Manuel Lowe 27 May 2025

Have you ever considered the intricate tapestry of legacies, the silent stories etched in stone, and the private worlds of the extraordinarily wealthy? The saga of Mohamed Al Fayed and his family estate unveils a fascinating glimpse into grief, power, and the enduring quest for remembrance.

The digital age, for all its vast information networks, sometimes yields frustratingly empty results. The query for specific details can sometimes be met with “We did not find results for:” or the sterile suggestion to “Check spelling or type a new query.” This underscores the limitations of relying solely on search engines, especially when dealing with private matters and historical nuances. The desire to “Find 2 memorial records at the Fayed estate grounds cemetery in Oxted, Surrey” highlights this challenge, hinting at the desire for tangible connection to the past, perhaps through the symbolic act of adding “a memorial, flowers or photo.”

Category	Information
Full Name	Mohamed Abdel Moneim Fayed (often referred to as Mohamed Al-Fayed)
Date of Birth	January 27, 1929 (estimated, as sources vary slightly)
Place of Birth	Alexandria, Egypt
Nationality	Egyptian (never granted British citizenship despite long-term residency and business investments)
Father	Ali Fayed
Mother	Unknown
Marital Status	Married to Heini Wathén
Children	Dodi Fayed (deceased), Camilla Al-Fayed, Omar Fayed, Jasmine Fayed
Education	Largely self-made; details of formal education are scarce.
Early Career	Started in sales, then moved into shipping.
Business Ventures	Shipping, real estate, retail, oil. Key acquisitions included Harrods, Fulham Football Club, and the Ritz Hotel in Paris.
Harrods Acquisition	Controversially acquired Harrods in 1985. Later sold to Qatar Holdings in 2010.
Fulham Football Club	Owned Fulham Football Club from 1997 to 2013.
Balnagown Estate	Purchased Balnagown Estate in Easter Ross, Northern Scotland, in 1972.
Controversies	Fiercely campaigned for years for an independent inquiry into the death of his son, Dodi, and Princess Diana. Accused the British establishment of conspiracy. Also faced accusations of providing misleading information during the Harrods acquisition.
Political Views	Known for his outspoken criticism of the British government and political system. Famously quoted in the Sunday Times, urging people to "waken up and detach yourselves from the English and their terrible politicians."
Wealth	Billionaire, though estimates of his net worth varied.
Death	August 30, 2023
Notable Residences	Family home in Oxted, Surrey; Balnagown Estate in Scotland; and residences in Paris.
Burial Location of Dodi Fayed	Initially buried in Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey, but later reburied within the grounds of the family home in Oxted, Surrey.
Reference Website	Forbes