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Southampton Crematorium Garden of Rest

Southampton Crematorium Garden of Rest

A few steps from the Chapels are the beautiful Gardens of Remembrance, set in natural woodland. You will see trees and plants, as well as wildlife such as deer that are resident in the gardens. No other crematorium on the south coast has such beautiful gardens available for a moment of silent contemplation.

This is a truly beautiful area to gather your thoughts before or after the service, whether with friends or family you will see and plants. Our garden of rest is being continually looked after and developed - there is over 15 acres of gardens that can be explored where you will find a variety of shrubs, trees, and occasionally wild deer.

You may want to visit our water garden, complete with natural stream and pond or to view the memorial pond plaques in place.

As you visit the gardens, you will see a variety of memorial options that are available for you and family to purchase as a lasting memory of your family member or friend.

The gardens are open from 8:00am to *:00pm for visitors, and you are of course welcome to visit as many times as you wish.

Please remember only guide and hearing dogs are allowed and that some parts of the gardens may be problematic for those with mobility issues.

The following FAQs answer our most popular and frequent questions about our gardens. If you can’t find the answer you are looking for or need more information, please contact us via the details at the bottom of this page.

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I purchase an individual memorial plot?

Unfortunately because the gardens are in natural woodland and we wish to preserve this for you and other visitors, we do not offer this facility. Our gardens are however divided into specific areas and plots, so you will always know the area to visit.

2. Can I bury the ashes in the garden of rest?

We scatter all ashes placed in the garden of rest above ground. Don’t forget however that you can purchase a variety of memorials that can be placed within the gardens at very reasonable prices. To find out about the types and styles of memorials we have, please click on the Memorials button on the left hand side of this page.

3. Can I choose the area that I want to scatter the ashes?

Please let us know if you have a specific area that you want the ashes scattered in and we will do our best to help. We do, on an ongoing basis, restrict some areas as part of good environmental practice.

4. Can I place flowers in the gardens?

Yes. We do ask that you abide by the following points as they are in place to protect the natural wildlife, other visitors and serenity of the gardens.

  • remove all plastic wrapping from cut flowers

  • please do not use any plastic or glass vessels to act as a vase (these will be removed)

  • no ornaments or similar items

  • please do not nail or tie objects to the trees


5. What if the weather is bad?

We are sure you understand that because the gardens are in natural woodland, when the weather is being or has been bad (e.g. heavy rain/snow) the scattering of ashes may not be possible due to the state of the ground.

6. How do I buy one of the memorials I have seen around the gardens?

Buying a memorial is a way of having a lasting memory of your family member or friend. We have a variety of options at prices to meet most budgets. Why not have a look at the options available by clicking on the Memorials link on the left hand side of this page. Alternatively, email, telephone or call into the crematorium and we will be pleased to assist you.

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