Over time Spurgeon's illness became longer lasting and more intense; the pain sometimes was unbearable. Despite his illnesses, he tried to fulfil all his responsibilities, but he continued to overtax himself and on June 7th, 1891, when preaching, it was clear to his beloved congregation that his health was broken down. That week his illness took an alarming turn, and people began to wonder if it was fatal. Prayers were offered up three times a day at the Tabernacle and in thousands of churches across the land. All denominations were joined in praying for his healing, including Archbishops and Bishops and the Chief Rabbi. Very different from the time when so much abuse was heaped on him. Inquiries as to his condition poured into 'Westwood,' including from the Prince of Wales, nobles, statesmen, ministers and the common man. The Archbishop of Canterbury wrote a heartfelt letter to him.
He went to Mentone in the South of France to get some warmth during the winter, as he had done every year for a while. People were hoping they saw signs of recovery, but he knew it was not to be. His illness was so severe he had to take to his bed, and eleven days later, on January 31st, 1892, Charles Haddon Spurgeon died. He was buried in Norwood Cemetery amongst his Tabernacle friends and deacons. Hundreds of thousands lined the route to the cemetery at his funeral.