Remembering loved ones...
Great comfort can be found in choosing a memorial for your loved ones. A permanent tribute is a wonderful way to say goodbye to a loved one. Surrounded by wildflower meadows, woodland and pasture with sheep grazing, Wealden Crematorium offers a peaceful and sensitive setting to remember forever, friends and family who have passed away.
We offer a wide range of memorials, from an entry in our Book of Remembrance to an elegant Sanctum Vault where your loved one’s ashes can rest peacefully. Below illustrates the many ways you can mark your loved one’s life.
If you need help choosing or you would like to discuss a memorial with us face-to-face, please make an appointment on 01323 443400 or email us at crematorium@wealden.gov.ukView and download a full price list for all our memorial options (pdf)
Sanctum Vault
Our Sanctums are above-ground vaults, large enough to securely accept two sets of ashes. Each vault is presented with a large polished black granite plaque that can be beautifully inscribed with your words. You can also embellish the fascia with artwork designs and a photo plaque. A floral tribute vase is fitted into the base.
Prices from £1250 for vault and 80-character inscription
Panorama Niche Vault
The striking Panorama Sanctum stands amongst the Sanctum vaults, framed by our stunning wildflower meadows. The 32-vault circular memorial offers individual niches which can accommodate up to three sets of ashes. A polished black granite plaque can be inscribed with words, pictures and a photo plaque and a single flower vase sits to the right.
Prices from £1000 for vault and 80-character inscription
Athenia Plaque in Book of Remembrance
Made from granite effect, our smart Athenia wall plaques are displayed in our Book of Remembrance room. Choose from a text-only inscription or you can add a beautifully crafted motif, drawing, image or bespoke illustration. Ceramic portraits can also be included. Prices from £195 for five years
Athenia Plaque order form (text only)
Athenia Plaque order form (text + motif or photo)
Wall Plaque
Choose a remembrance wall plaque and this will be placed on one of the pages of our open-book memorial wall, set in the garden of remembrance. Looking out onto the wild flower meadows, your polished granite plaque can be inscribed with words, pictures and photo. A single flower vase sits to the right of each plaque.
Prices from £400
Steel Tree Gold Leaf
Taking a commanding central position in our grounds, our steel memorial tree stands majestically throughout the seasons. Engraved gold leaves are attached to the slowly weathering tree to provide lasting memories of your loved ones. The name and dates of birth and death are included and a short inscription can be engraved on the reverse side. Prices from £160 for 10 years
Gold Leaf order form
Tree with Plaque
Dedicate one of our beautiful native trees to your loved one and your dedication will include a small plaque that you can inscribe with your own words.
Mature tree from £1250
Plaques from £400
Book of Remembrance
Our Book of Remembrance is a beautiful and enduring way to record and commemorate your loved ones. All entries are hand-lettered by expert calligraphers and illustrated by a team of artists. Your entry can be between two and eight lines and can be illustrated with a picture, emblem or badge from our extensive library or you can provide us with an image of your choice. Prices from £77
Book of Remembrance order form
Ashes into Glass
This is a unique opportunity to create a beautiful piece of jewellery containing some of the ashes of your loved one. A symbol of eternal love and togetherness, each design has its own distinct style and is created by hand with its own characteristics, as individual as your loved one. Choose from pendants, rings, earrings, cufflinks, beads and paperweights. Click here for the Ashes into Glass website.
Prices from £125