Memorials

Location: The Books of Remembrance are at both the Northern and Southern Cemeteries. 

Description: 

• Materials and Craftsmanship: Each book is meticulously handcrafted using fine-quality vellum and leather, bound with care. The cover proudly displays the City Coat of Arms, symbolizing our shared heritage.
• Memorial Entries: Relatives and friends may have a memorial entry consisting of two, five or eight lines recorded in the book on the anniversary of the date of death or other meaningful date. A badge, flower or other emblem that may be included with five or eight line entries.
• Memorial Cards: In addition to the Books of Remembrance, we offer memorial cards. These cards allow relatives and friends to keep a  copy of the inscription similar to the entry in the book.

Babies Book of Remembrance: At the Southern Cemetery, our Babies Book of Remembrance provides a smaller yet equally significant space for inscriptions. 

Online Viewing: The entry in the Book of Remembrance is a permanent entry and is now also available to view online on the link below.

View the Book of Remembrance Entries Online by clicking below

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Location: The single and double Columbarium Niches situated in the cloister area of the West Chapel. The cremated remains rest above ground, providing a dignified memorial space.

Description: Stone Tablets with Inscriptions, Each niche is sealed with a stone tablet that bears a heartfelt inscription which serve as enduring tribute.

Availability: While currently unavailable, rest assured that Columbarium Niches will be accessible once again in 2025.

Location: These vaults are situated in the Garden of Rest and Woodland Walk at Southern Cemetery

Description: As an alternative to the Columbarium Niches, 

• Underground Chambers: The vaults provide a peaceful underground chamber for up to two resting places for cremated remains.
• Elegance in Stone: Each vault features a securely fixed capping stone. This stone is adorned with a polished black granite tablet, inscriptions delicately inscribed in gold leaf.

Purchase Periods: These vaults are dedicated for a period of either 50 or 99 years.

These follow the same rules as grave plots and as such ownership transfers between family members can be a little more complex. However, assistance and support is available should that be needed.

Location: Our above ground memorial Sanctums are in the Garden of Rest at Southern Cemetery 

Description: A chamber for up to two resting places for cremated remains. This solid granite chamber has a large black granite plaque that is engraved and gilded in gold with the inscription of your choice 

Purchase Periods: The sanctums can be purchased for an initial period of ten years. Following this, the lease can be renewed for further ten-year periods, 

Location: Located at the Garden of Rest and Woodland Walk at Southern Cemetery.

Description: Crafted from sandstone or granite, these resemble underground vaults with granite or bronze plaques. 

• Note: whilst they resemble the underground vaults, it’s essential to clarify that these are plaques only and do not have any underground chambers. 

Purchase Periods: Initially, you can acquire these plaques for a period of two, five, or ten years. Renewal options are available annually, every five years, or every ten years.

For further details and assistance, please contact us.

Location: Southern and Northern Cemeteries

Description: Our black granite bench memorials plaques are thoughtfully affixed to the granite benches. Each bench can accommodate 2 or 3 plaques for lease.

Purchase Periods: Initially, you can secure these plaques for a period of two, five, or ten years. Renewal options are available annually, every five years, or every ten years.

Location: Rose beds are situated within the Garden of Rest and Woodland Walk at both the Southern and Northern Cemeteries

Description: 

• Rose beds: Each standard rose is accompanied by a small, inscribed plaque, available in either plastic or bronze.
• Colour Choices: Our rose bushes come in shades of pink, red, or yellow. Feel free to select your preferred colour, though availability may vary.
• Season Display: These provide a colourful display throughout the growing period and well into the autumn.

Purchase Periods: Initially, you can lease these rose bushes for a period of two, five, or ten years. Renewal options are available annually, every five years, or every ten years.

Location: The Babies Memorial Columbarium is situated in the the Babies Garden within Southern Cemetery.  

Description: Inscriptions, delicately rendered in silver leaf, inscribed on a black granite plaque, If desired, a motif can also be included alongside the inscription.

Purchase Periods: Initially, you can secure these plaques for a period of two, five, or ten years. Renewal options are available annually, every five years, or every ten years.

Location: This memorial located at Garden of Rest within Highwood Cemetery. 

Description: The Octagonal Wall Plaque features inscriptions delicately rendered in silver leaf on a black granite plaque, creating an elegant and lasting tribute.

Purchase Periods: Initially, you can secure these plaques for a period of two, five, or ten years. Renewal options are available annually, every five years, or every ten years.