Mature Woodlands
Our burial parks are all set in mature woodland, home to a broad variety of wildlife and woodland plants, reinforcing the concept of the renewal of life. We are totally committed to maintaining the parks as areas of natural beauty and enhancing the biodiversity of the woodland.
Woodland is a much-loved part of the English countryside. Every season has its special moments - anyone who has visited Bluebell Woodland in the spring will not forget its beauty, and who can forget the thrill of kicking leaves and collecting conkers in the autumn?
Woodland has a natural cycle of life, and it is essential for mankind to flourish - throughout history, woodland has provided for our needs of shelter, fuel, food and implements. Today, in the 21st Century, we are realising more than ever what a crucial role our woodlands play - not only standing as places of natural beauty, but providing food and shelter for animals, protecting soils, and counteracting the effects of carbon in our atmosphere.
Professional Staff
Our staff offer a highly personal and professional service and are willing to show you round the park and offer further information. If you would like to discuss the facilities and options available please call your chosen park to arrange an appointment.
Up-to-date Facilities
All of our unique buildings are constructed with natural materials from sustainable sources. Designed with a reciprocal frame structure, the three public buildings at each park blend naturally into the woodland surroundings.
Each of our parks have a Reception building where families can make arrangements in privacy with one of our highly trained staff.
In each park, our ceremonial buildings are available for funeral and memorial services. The Gathering Hall provides a warm and welcoming meeting place for family and friends both before and after the funeral. Refreshment and catering facilities are available, as well as ample cloakroom facilities.
A circular courtyard with a living hazel wall in each park leads to the Woodland Hall. These stunning buildings have panoramic views out into the woodland, and are suitable for either religious or secular ceremonies. Flexible seating can accommodate up to 130 people, while loudspeaker facilities can broadcast a service into the courtyard and the Gathering Hall if larger numbers are attending. An organ is available if required, while a high quality audio system and excellent acoustics enable superb sound reproduction.
All of our buildings are fully accessible to people with disabilities.
A venue for those who prefer cremation
Cremation is still the most popular choice when someone dies. As an environmentally aware organisation, we obviously encourage burial as a choice, cremation having a greater detrimental effect on our environment. We do recognise however that some people still prefer to be cremated, and all of our venues are available for families to hire for ceremonies, prior to proceeding on to a crematorium for the committal.
After cremation, families often feel the need to do a little more. Some would like to inter the ashes, creating a place where they can visit their loved one, perhaps sit and talk, reflect and find healing in nature's tranquillity. Some would like to dedicate a tree for them, and have a memorial plaque inscribed with a few special words.
Please contact your nearest burial park for information about how we can help if cremation is your preference.