WillowRow

07/04/2026

Please note that the barrow will be closed on the following dates for private placement ceremonies.

Sunday the 31st May

Sunday the 28th June

30/01/2026

The barrow will be closed on Saturday the 31st January from 12:30 until 14:30

13/01/2026

Secure peace-of-mind and reserve your final resting place in a hand crafted rural location.

The barrow is used for funerals and memorial services. Families return regularly to contemplate and give thanks for life and love.

Simply, visit the barrow, choose your niche and place a deposit. The balance is payable only when you come to need the niche.

To learn more about Willow Row contact us by email or grab a cuppa and call to chat.

Email: info@sacredstones.co.uk
Tel: 0204 579 2910

Terms & Conditions Apply

07/01/2026

Thought for the day, week, month or indeed timeless period ahead:

* Nature does not remove the pain, but it provides a silence that is respectful and a soil that is steady *

The following thoughts taken from our sister barrow's FB page, Soulton Long Barrow.

For budding fans of English history we recommend visiting Soulton Hall to learn about ancient coding, seismic changes in religious politics, and a polymaths motivation to create harmony.

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Penned by Tim Ashton of Soulton Hall:

We have been reflecting on the UK release of the film Hamnet and the profound, though painful, way it explores the anatomy of grief. It is a "needful" piece of art, specifically for how it captures the moment words fail even Shakespeare, and the landscape must take over the task of remembering.

As noted in this reflection from Soulton Hall:
"The ancient Forest of Arden trees Agnes frequents are in real senses the woods at Soulton... In the film, as at the Soulton Barrow, we see the need for this liminal grounding. These spaces don’t ask the bereaved to 'move on'; they simply offer a vast, ancient context for human pain."

In the film, Agnes Shakespeare seeks out the "Greenwood" because the soil is steady when her world is not.

We see that same need here at the Barrow. It is a place where the living can stand on the threshold of the gone, supported by the same earth and "Forest of Arden" heritage that offered sanctuary five centuries ago.

Nature does not remove the pain, but it provides a silence that is respectful and a soil that is steady.
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02/01/2026

Wishing all our followers a Happy New Year.

We wanted to remind everyone that viewings are by appointment only.

If you would like to explore the barrow please email us with your preferred day and we will make it a date!

email: info@sacredstones.co.uk
Telephone: 0204 579 2910

20/12/2025

Our sister barrow in the news…

06/11/2025

Our friends at Serenity Funeral Service Ltd posted an useful message on their feed.

Direct Cremation (DC) has become the by-word or term used to describe a ‘simple service’ offering.

At Serenity they really don’t look at DC in the same way as other companies.

Their entire focus is to listen and adapt their professional services to the families need.

So, if you are in the challenging position of anticipating the need of a funeral director, we would recommend you reach out to them.

Sometimes, a full funeral isn’t what’s wanted—and that’s okay. At Serenity Funeral Service, we offer direct cremations for those who want a simple, stress-free farewell, without the hassle for loved ones.
Even with a direct cremation, you and your loved one still receive the care and dignity you deserve. We wash and dress your loved one, and chapel visits are available for a final goodbye.
This is what sets us apart—keeping costs low while providing the same compassionate care.
📞 For more information: 01480 276432
✉️ Email: serenity@serenityfuneralservice.co.uk
www.serenityfuneralservice.co.uk

03/10/2025

Candles have been lit at the barrow in a sign of compassion and hope at a troubling time.

The barrow provides common ground for all communities.

Irrespective of one’s believes, we all treasure life and acknowledge unfathomable loss through tragedy.

29/09/2025

Did you know?

Willow Row is being chosen by many different cultures with different beliefs.

From Buddhist to Christian, from non-believers to Pagans.

The common bond is a sense of wonderment and a deep sense of spirituality.

To learn more, drop us a line and have a chat:

Info@sacredstones.co.uk
Tel: 0204 579 2910

21/09/2025

Sunday 12th October
1pm - 4pm

The Barrow will be Closed for a private placement ceremony.

06/09/2025

NEW PRICING POLICY - Secure your families niche

Families can now reserve a niche with a fixed deposit, with the balance only payable when the niche is required.

We hope this policy offers both peace of mind and flexibility.

If you’d like to explore reserving a niche for the future, please email us, and we’ll be happy to arrange a meeting at the barrow.

Contact: info@sacredstones.co.uk

NB Terms & Conditions Apply

19/08/2025

The barrow will be closed for a brief farewell ceremony.

Today 19th at 11am (until midday)