Southampton Crematorium & Cemeteries

10/11/2025

Yesterday we were honoured to attend the Remembrance Sunday service held at Southampton Old Cemetery, organised by the wonderful volunteers from the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery.

It was a privilege to be part of this important annual event and to lay a wreath on behalf of Bereavement Services in remembrance of all those who served and sacrificed.

Our sincere thanks go to the Friends group for their dedication, not only for arranging this moving service, but also for the care and time they give throughout the year to help maintain and share the history of this special place.

📷 Photographs kindly provided by Bruce Larner.

30/10/2025

Our new Reflection Service:
We understand that families can sometimes feel torn when their loved one has expressed their wish for a Direct Cremation.
Increasingly, we have noticed more families attending the crematorium to witness their loved one’s arrival. This can obviously be very distressing for families who are longing for a chance to say a final goodbye in the chapel but are unable to do so. Our new Reflection Service, now available, bridges that gap, providing a dignified and meaningful alternative.
Held in our peaceful West Chapel, this is not a traditional funeral service. There are no spoken tributes, eulogies, or readings. Instead, the time is focussed on quiet reflection, with the following included:-
• West Chapel
• 15 Minutes in Chapel
• 10 Attendees
• 3 pieces of music
• Halo photo
For more information you can call a member of staff on 02380 766405 or speak with your local Funeral Director 🕊

29/10/2025

Our Christmas Service will be held on Thursday 11th December from 7pm in East Chapel. All welcome to join us for Christmas Carols, readings, music and refreshments. The Salvation Army Band will greet you on arrival which is always a great way to start the evening. If you would like to join us please email bereavement.services@southampton.gov.uk so that we have a rough idea of numbers. You can also add a photo of your loved one to the email so that it can be added to the beautiful visual tribute on the night 🎄✨

19/10/2025

We were pleased to welcome so many people to our Grief Café this morning at Southampton Crematorium.
Today’s theme was pumpkin carving, and it was heart-warming to see conversation, creativity, and community spirit shining through.

A huge thank you to Harlee's Angels for funding these sessions and helping us provide a safe, welcoming space for anyone coping with loss. 🩵

18/10/2025

We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at Southampton Crematorium for the grief cafe. Pumpkins 🎃 will be waiting 🎃

07/10/2025

This lovely heart was shared with us for anyone struggling.
We are paying it forward.
Please share.
🧡 🧡

This lovely heart was shared with us for anyone struggling.

We are paying it forward.
Please share.

🧡 🧡

26/09/2025

The beautiful Gordon and Upton carrying a loved one on their final journey today. 💙