Basingstoke Crematorium and Cemetery

17/12/2025

When words feel too heavy, photos can carry the memories. 💛
These images from our memorial grounds capture the calm, peaceful spaces where you can reflect, remember, and feel close to those you’ve lost. Sometimes, a quiet moment surrounded by beauty can say what words cannot.

11/12/2025

“How can I create a personal tribute for my loved one?”

Creating a tribute is a beautiful way to celebrate the life and memories of someone you love. There are many ways to make it personal, meaningful, and unique to them:

✨ Memorial gardens – a peaceful, living space where family and friends can spend time in a beautiful setting.

✨ Keepsake memorials – from jewellery to memory bears, small items that carry a big meaning.

✨ Books of Remembrance – leave a lasting tribute with their name or a personal message.

Most memorials can be personalised which allows you to honour not just a life, but the things that made that person unique - hobbies, passions, quirks, and special moments. Every tribute tells a story, and every story keeps their memory alive.

Use grounds and memorials images

09/12/2025

Only two more days until our lovely Carol Service.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all, old friends and new.

Please share this post far and wide so that we can all come together and support as many people as we possibly can.

04/12/2025

This Grief Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on The Good Grief Trust - a truly remarkable charity making a difference for thousands of people across the UK.
From helping people connect with support services, to running Good Grief Cafés where anyone can meet others who understand, they’re there every step of the way. Their Good Grief Cards provide practical guidance, and their work campaigning for better bereavement support is changing lives nationwide.
The Good Grief Trust shows that grief doesn’t have to be faced alone and that support can be accessible, welcoming, and compassionate. 💛
If you’ve been inspired by their work or found their support helpful, feel free to share below - it may help others too.

02/12/2025

Please come and join us for our annual carol service on Thursday 11th December at 7.00pm

We look forward to welcoming you all at what can be such a difficult time of year for so many. It is a time where we all come together and support each other.

02/12/2025

💛 Grief Awareness Week | 2–8 December 💛
Grief can touch anyone, at any time. It’s personal, unpredictable, and often misunderstood. During Grief Awareness Week, we take a moment to acknowledge the pain of loss, honour those we’ve lost, and remind ourselves (and each other) that it’s okay to grieve.
Whether you’re grieving openly or quietly, you are not alone. This week is a reminder to reach out, listen, and offer support. Small acts of understanding can make a big difference.
Let’s stand together in compassion and awareness. 💛

27/08/2025

Our gardens are full of stories.

Every corner of our memorial grounds holds hundreds of lives remembered.

Each plaque, every memorial garden, all the dedicated roses – they are a quiet reflection of love, loss, and legacy.

To hold that space for so many stories is our greatest privilege.

07/08/2025

We’re proud to announce a significant new development at Basingstoke Crematorium - transforming over 16 acres of untouched land into a modern, inclusive cemetery space. 🌳

Just 45 minutes from London, the space will offer bespoke burial areas tailored to a wide range of cultural, religious, and personal traditions, including:

- Double-depth graves for family plots
- Dedicated sections for specific communities
- Options for alternative memorials

This rare expansion is designed to serve families locally and across Greater London and the South East, with a focus on flexibility, dignity, and long-term planning.

📩 Enquiries are now open - contact our team to learn more.

04/08/2025

Basingstoke Crematorium & Cemetery Open Day – Thank You!

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make our Open Day such a meaningful and successful event.

A huge thank you to the families who joined us, the funeral teams, our dedicated contractor, the talented florists, and—above all—my incredible team, whose hard work and compassion ensured the day was carried out with the utmost care and dignity. I couldn’t be prouder of what we achieved together—thank you all!

A special congratulations to Jodie Ireland, the winner of our raffle for a memorial bench with a personalised plaque. We hope this bench provides a peaceful place on our grounds where you can always come to reflect, cherish, and remember your loved one.

Your support means the world to us, and we’re honoured to be part of your journey in celebrating and remembering those who are dearly missed.

With heartfelt thanks,
Ewa

30/07/2025

Remember our Open Day This Sunday! 3rd August 11am-3pm, even if it is raining!

📢 Join Us for Our Open Day – Sunday, 3rd August 2025 🕊️

We’re delighted to invite you to our Open Day at Basingstoke Crematorium and Cemetery! This is your chance to explore our beautiful grounds, ask questions, and meet our dedicated team.

What to expect:

✅ Guided tours of our Chapel, crematory, and memorial gardens

✅ Discover meaningful memorial options

✅ Chat with our team and trusted Funeral Directors

✅ Learn about our services, memorial options, and eco-friendly choices

✅ Q&A session – no question is too big or small

✅ A warm, welcoming space to reflect and connect

And many, many more activities and experiences.

We take great pride in serving our community, and we’d love for you to join us for this special day. Whether you're curious, planning ahead, or simply wish to see behind the scenes, everyone is welcome.

We hope to see you there! Feel free to message us with any questions.

Ewa Fettin
Business Leader

28/07/2025

Raffle tickets are still available!

21/07/2025

https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25311026.basingstoke-crematorium-cemetery-host-open-day/

The event is open to everyone, and visitors are encouraged to confirm attendance in advance by contacting the crematorium.