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

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.

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.

As an alternative to the Columbarium Niches, these vaults, situated in the Garden of Rest and Woodland Walk at Southern Cemetery

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.

Duration and Dedication: 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 

Chambers: 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 and Renewal: 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.

Kerb vases: 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

Bench memorials: 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

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 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: 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.