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Woodland Burial
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24 hour callout: 01425 2789 10
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We believe that Hinton Park is the largest, and longest established
woodland burial ground in the UK able to offer a complete, professional
service. We provide a comprehensive burial service and have the experience,
knowledge and facilities to cater for all requirements. It is important to
note that if you wish to be buried at Hinton Park, there is no need to
contact any other funeral director or undertaker; we make all the necessary
arrangements to meet your requirements. Purchase of a burial plot ensures
that the plot is used solely for the assigned person. We can arrange for
family members/relatives to be buried in adjacent plots (subject to
availability) but we do not, and will not, consider burials in plots which
have been assigned or sold. You are assured that your loved one will not be
disturbed by further, later, burial activities.
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Professional, Friendly and Compassionate Assistance
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 We pride ourselves on
our caring, compassionate approach and on the quality of our trained staff.
We have many letters of thanks reflecting our genuine compassion,
understanding and support, and we have time and a warm welcome for those
who want to visit their departed ones or simply come to look around, and
there's always a friendly face to help. For many, a woodland burial plot is
less final than a more traditional burial and offers a chance to sit in
peace in tranquil, natural surroundings, in harmony with the countryside
and close to one's departed loved one. It is common to see relatives
visiting, and spending time simply walking or sitting and enjoying a
coffee.
However, if you wish to make final arrangements or discuss the purchase
of a plot, we do recommend that you make an appointment either here at
Hinton Park or at your home, so that we can ensure a member of staff
attends to you promptly and is able to show you a map of available plots,
take you on a tour of the burial ground, and assist you. (See our opening
times.)
If you need assistance with transport to visit us and view the burial
ground, please call Hinton Park and we will be pleased to help where we
can.
If you require immediate assistance please telephone 01425 2789 10
any time day or night.
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Collection and Transportation
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A fleet of green Mercedes vehicles, including our Mercedes limousine, are
available for collection of loved ones and transportation of relatives and
friends at burial services. If you need assistance with transport to visit
the burial ground, please call Hinton Park and we will be pleased to
assist. Collection of loved ones can be any time day or night; please call
us at any time for help.
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Place of Rest
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A quiet place of rest is available to visit your loved ones before the
burial takes place. Please call Hinton Park to arrange a time that is most
suitable.
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Tree Planting
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After the burial, we allow time for the plot to settle and then plant a
tree of your choice. We offer a range of native trees from which you may
choose (click
here for a list of trees). There is no charge for your
tree, this is part of our burial service. We also encourage you to plant
wild flowers around your tree should you wish, but ask that you do not
'garden' the plot or position benches or similar as this can detract from
the natural woodland ambience. (click here for a list of flowers).
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Name Plaque
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We do not use headstones but supply a small green or brass name plaque
placed next to your plot and which can contain a message of your choice.
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Making the Arrangements
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Following your instructions, our trained staff will make the necessary
arrangements for a burial or cremation. This includes booking a minister,
arranging the service, newspaper announcements, flowers, transport and
catering if required.
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Service of your Choice
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You are free to choose the type of burial or remembrance service, should
you wish to hold one. We can help arrange for a religious service at church
or at Hinton Park, or a non-religious or family service here at Hinton
Park. Services may be outdoors in the meadow or inside our purpose-built
reception building. We will make every effort to meet any unique personal
requests for the service. Please contact our staff to discuss your
requirements.
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Our purpose-built reception building can also host receptions after the
service, with catering if required.
The building can also host indoor remembrance services for up to 100
people.
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Choice of Coffins
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We use a traditional style, simple coffin, with no handles and finished in
an oak effect. If you would prefer, a cardboard or bamboo coffin are also
available and we are also able to offer various other styles and materials
if you so require. (Please discuss your requirements with our staff.)
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