Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium

31/08/2025

Last week, members of our Bereavement Team had the opportunity to visit Smallcombe Cemetery. The visit offered a meaningful chance to explore the diverse range of memorials and burial styles, taking time to appreciate the cemetery’s deep historical significance. Walking among centuries-old memorials and learning about the stories behind them was a moving reminder of the enduring importance of legacy and memory.

These experiences help us continue to support families with compassion, knowledge, and respect for the many ways grief and memory are expressed.

28/08/2025

While walking through the Cemetery this week, a team member spotted this deer trying its best to hide behind a tree. It wasn’t doing a great job of staying out of sight! 🦌
There’s something quietly beautiful about nature showing up in unexpected places.

25/08/2025

The grounds team at Haycombe have been fortunate to receive a visit from land management adviser Alison. She kindly spent time with staff showing them examples of plant life that are rare or valuable to our ecosystem. It was wonderful to learn of how rich and abundant the growth is throughout the cemetery. Alison was impressed with the diversity of species on display, including a number of priority habitat indicators such as this field scabious. Our team now have a better understanding, and can maintain the grounds with an increased sensitivity for biodiversity.
We look forward to cultivating our carpets of wild thyme, and enjoying the colour and aromas of all of these new discoveries!

22/08/2025

For the safety of all visitors and the dignity of the space, please keep your dogs on a lead at all times while in the outer cemeteries. This helps protect both the public and the animals, and ensures the grounds remain a peaceful resting place for loved ones.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is appealing to dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept on leads in cemetery grounds for the safety of the public and the animals themselves.

19/08/2025

Nestled on a gentle slope with stunning views across the Englishcombe Valley, the Englishcombe Garden offers a serene and beautiful resting place for loved ones.

Each plot can accommodate up to two sets of cremated remains, lovingly placed beneath a polished granite tablet. Choose from four colours and personalise your memorial with one or two flower containers set into the tablet. Whether you're planning ahead or honouring someone special, Englishcombe Garden is a tranquil space for reflection and remembrance.

16/08/2025

It’s that time of year again. We’ll soon be taking The Meadow out of action for a few weeks as we prepare it for a beautiful bloom next year🌷🌱
Starting in early September, our Grounds Team will cut The Meadow back to its base level. The cuttings will be left in place for at least a week, giving seeds time to dry, drop, and naturally reseed the area. After that, we’ll rake, compost, and possibly scarify to help the soil breathe.
This process helps “bed down” The Meadow for the autumn and winter months. Then, come March, we’ll give it another cut to reinvigorate the area. If needed, we’ll add a few extra seeds, but only if the preceding season has not bloomed as well as we would like.
Thank you for your patience while we carry out this essential care.

13/08/2025

St. Mary’s Churchyard in Bath is one of the closed burial grounds that we help care for. We are thrilled that during wall repairs specialist BANES contractors were able to reinstate the Roman sarcophagus that was thought to be beyond repair. This dates back to around 200AD and was first officially recorded in 1854.
St. Mary’s is a fascinating historical churchyard, and a haven for wildlife, thanks to the hard work of the volunteers. There is an interesting trail to guide us through the resting places of some of Bath’s Georgian inhabitants which can be found at https://www.stmaryschurchyard.com/.

10/08/2025

We’re excited to take another step toward sustainability. Our old petrol mowers have been replaced with new, fully electric models.
They’re quieter, easier to use, and much better for the environment, helping us create a more peaceful and eco-friendly environment for both visitors and staff.

07/08/2025

Haycombe Cemetery is the final resting place for 290 service personnel from the Second World War, most of whom lie in the dedicated war graves plot. This area is beautifully maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care and respect they show. They do a fantastic job.

04/08/2025

Locksbrook Cemetery - Temporary Closure of Pedestrian Gates 🚧

Please note that the pedestrian gates to Locksbrook cemetery will be closed daily from Monday 11th August to Friday 15th August between 08:00am and 2:00pm to allow for essential conservation ground works.

Access will still be available outside of these hours.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carry out these important works to preserve the grounds.

01/08/2025

One of our team members spotted this feathered friend perched proudly atop a towering tree in the cemetery this week. Keeping an eye on things from above, our very own local lookout! 🕊

29/07/2025

Our newest memorial offering, Sunset Walk, is a great addition to a beautifully scenic area of the cemetery. These peaceful plots overlook fields and countryside, with a distant view over Bristol and even the Welsh hills beyond. Each plot can accommodate up to two interments of cremated remains under the decorative chippings, with ample room for both inscriptions on the granite memorial. Please contact the office for more information.