MemorialWoodlands.com
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Memorial Woodlands... Natural and Woodland Burial Cemetery
Description
The Memorial Woodlands is the unique realization of an exceptional vision. Some ten years ago, the owner, Christopher Baker, attended a cremation. The impact upon him was profoundly disturbing. He intuitively knew that there had to be a better way of dealing with the death of a loved one; and from that point onwards set about finding that better way¹. Finally, after lengthy negotiations with the local Council he was granted planning permission to use his land and buildings for a woodland cemetery.
Three things were, and indeed still are, central to his vision of enabling family and friends to celebrate the life and of a loved one in the way they want; Time, Space and Privacy. To that end he established a practice of permitting no more than one funeral a day on the site to ensure that a family has all the time and privacy necessary (the whole day); whilst the early 19th century buildings (see website), converted to a chapel and reception area, provide the resources necessary to support most if not all of a family’s requirements.
Since opening four years ago three other factors emerged as important to bereaved families; ‘celebration’, ‘creativity’ and ‘empowerment’. In grief many families lose sight of the fact that there is often a great deal that can be celebrated about the life of the ‘deceased’ and the ‘Woodlands’ encourage families to honour their dead in the most creative manner possible, and furthermore, that many people also want to be actively involved in the organization of the funeral; a rare possibility in traditional funerary processes. This is something that is becoming central to the ‘Woodlands’ way of doing things.
Languages
English
Contact
- Bristol Memorial Woodlands
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- Bristol
- GB BS35 3TA
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- 01454 414999
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