Mortlake Crematorium

20/03/2026

We are so lucky to have some wonderful visitors at Mortlake Crematorium 🤍

From the gentle presence of horses and the quiet grace of geese, to curious cats, loyal dogs, and even the vibrant colours of parrots—each one brings a unique kind of comfort and life to our grounds 🕊️🐾

We love seeing these beautiful animals. They remind us that this is not only a place of remembrance, but also one of peace, connection, and natural beauty 🌿

Yesterday an owner brought her terapin for a wander and to catch some vitamin D from the sunlight.

We welcome pets at funerals as we recognise they are important members of the family.💚

19/03/2026

Beautiful display of hyacinths, the pictures do not do them justice. The smell is amazing, do visit soon!

15/03/2026

Mothering Sunday can carry many feelings at once.

For some it will be a day of celebration. For others it will stir memories of someone they love who is no longer here.

When a mother dies, the relationship does not end. Love does not disappear with death. It changes form.

You may find her in small moments. A phrase you hear yourself say. A recipe you cook the way she did. The instinct to comfort someone in the way she once comforted you.

Grief often brings a sharp awareness of absence, yet it also carries the trace of what was given. The care, the values, the patterns of love that continue to live inside you.

On Mothering Sunday, if the person you want to thank is no longer here, you can still speak to her in your heart. You might even write her a gratitude card and say the things you still carry inside you.

Love does not end when someone dies. It continues in the life that grows from the love they gave. 💛

13/03/2026

You are warmly invited to our Mothering Sunday Remembrance Service. 💛

The service is for all especially those who have lost a child,  are remembering a Mother, Grandmother or a Mother figure.

📍 Mortlake Crematorium – Chapel
🗓 Sunday 15 March 2026
🕥 10.30am
🌐 The service will also be webcast

The service will be taken by and there will be music and readings. During the service, the names of those being remembered will be read aloud. If you would like someone included, please get in touch.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch online:

Website: https://watch.obitus.com
Username: zilu8134
Password: 378534

We hope you can join us as we come together to reflect and honour those who have died. 🤍

For bereavement support contact

10/03/2026

🐣 Easter Egg Collection 2026 🍫💛

We’re collecting Easter Eggs again this year and hoping to gather enough treats for the residents of four local nursing homes. A small gesture can bring a lot of joy this Easter!

If you’d like to help, all Easter Egg donations are very welcome. Just pop your donation into the Crematorium Office.

Thank you for helping us make Easter a little brighter for others. 🐰🌷

03/03/2026

Spring flowers blooming in our peaceful grounds — a gentle reminder that no matter how harsh the winter, beauty always follows.

WELCOME MARCH 🌿✨

These are words by Donna Ashworth

“I have always felt March to be synonymous with hope. The bubbling of much life under the soil, the innate knowing that nature is at work creating much vibrant newness. We are held within this invisible flow — we are nature too. And we respond to the light which signals all souls whether you realise it or not. March is a line in the sand of the old. A fresh chapter. A chance to begin again and rise to the occasion of creation.MARCH IS HOPE.
And hope is much needed right now.”

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01/03/2026

23/02/2026

Join us tomorrow at Mortlake Crematorium for a joyful hour of music with the Melody Misfits Choir! 🎶

🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 6pm–7pm
📍 Mortlake Crematorium

This week’s songs have been specially chosen by our lovely choir member Jenny 💛

There is a link between on the songs this week.
✨ Everyone is welcome
✨ No fee – completely free
✨ Just turn up and sing along

Singing together is proven to lift your mood, reduce stress, and leave you feeling energised and connected.

Whether you sing in the shower or on the stage, come and raise your voice with us!

Bring a friend, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s fill the evening with music 🎵

17/02/2026

You are warmly invited to our Mothering Sunday Remembrance Service. 💛

The service is for all especially those who have lost a child, are remembering a Mother, Grandmother or a Mother figure.

📍 Mortlake Crematorium – Chapel
🗓 Sunday 15 March 2026
🕥 10.30am
🌐 The service will also be webcast

The service will be taken by and there will be music and readings. During the service, the names of those being remembered will be read aloud. If you would like someone included, please get in touch.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch online:

Website: https://watch.obitus.com
Username: zilu8134
Password: 378534

We hope you can join us as we come together to reflect and honour those who have died. 🤍

For bereavement support contact The Good Grief Trust

18/01/2026

🎶 Have you made a New Year’s resolution to do something you truly enjoy? 🎶

Why not try singing with others?
Join our friendly 'Melody Misfits' Choir at Mortlake Crematorium

🗓 Tuesday 27th January
⏰ 6:00–6:45pm

Singing together is uplifting, free, and open to everyone. We sing along to well-known songs chosen by group members, so there’s no pressure and no experience needed — just turn up and enjoy the music.
✨ Singing reduces stress
✨ Builds connection
✨ Everyone is welcome

If you feel nervous or unsure about joining, please get in touch — we’re very happy to answer any questions or talk through any concerns.

For those who are grieving, being with others and sharing music can offer gentle support and a sense of connection. You don’t have to do it alone 💛

We’d love to welcome you.

For bereavement support

17/12/2025

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
I’ve been dreading it all through the year.
Knowing that you will be lonely,
lost to the joy and the cheer.

I’ve been sending sweet robins to find you,
and feathers have brought you my love.
I’ve been whispering secrets to raindrops,
hoping you’ll hear me above.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
it’s a wonderful place to exist…
And the only sadness that finds me,
is wishing I wasn’t so missed.

Because if you look closely, you’ll see me,
in every small thing that you do.
I’m the joy that sneaks in through the window,
when you stop to admire the view.

I’m the laughter that gasps from your sadness
when your soul frees itself from this pain.
I’m the comfort that warms through your blanket
as you wrap yourself up from the rain.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
and they told me that this would be tough.
All I can do, is remind you, you’re loved
and I’ll pray, every day, it’s enough.

Donna Ashworth

(I wrote this by request and I hope it brings comfort to anyone who needs it tonight).

13/12/2025

Our Service for Babies and Children is taking place tomorrow.

Parents, families, and loved ones are warmly welcome to attend. The cremation does not need to have taken place at Mortlake Crematorium to join us.

If you need additional support, the following charities are available to help:
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You are not alone.