Memorial Woodlands provides a peaceful setting where your loved one can be laid to rest in timeless tranquility.

Situated in a gentle valley, a few miles north of Bristol, the Memorial Woodlands is steadily transforming the small fields and rolling meadows into traditional woodland.

In this tranquil setting a group of ancient buildings nestle quietly; buildings that have been sensitively adapted to support those who gather together to bid farewell to a loved one, without haste, without pressure and with the full support of a caring and professional team.

To ensure families have the time, space and privacy they need, Memorial Woodlands holds no more than one funeral a day, allowing families to have the whole day to themselves.

It is the only funeral directors in the country with its own woodland burial site and an adjacent multi-faith chapel with seating for 150 people, as well as on-site reception rooms.

The Memorial Woodlands was set up by Christopher Baker, after he attended a cremation.

He intuitively knew that there had to be a better way of dealing with the death of a loved one; and from that point onwards set about finding one. Finally, after lengthy negotiations with the local council he was granted planning permission to use his land and buildings for a woodland cemetery.

Three things were, and indeed still are, central to his vision of enabling family and friends to celebrate the life of a loved one in the way they want: time, space and privacy.

In grief many families lose sight of the fact that there is often a great deal that can be celebrated about the life of the deceased and Memorial Woodlands encourages families to honour their dead in the most creative manner possible, and furthermore, accept that many people also want to be actively involved in the organisation of the funeral.

Whether you want a cremation or a traditional burial, Memorial Woodlands can provide a complete bespoke funeral that provides any level of service a family may require, including the option of a fully pre-paid funeral package.

The woodland is evolving nicely. Trees planted include oak, chestnut, holly, rowan, silver birch, cherry, lime, ash, elder and beech, and the planting of wildflowers, including cowslips, crocuses, primroses, snowdrops, bluebells and wild daffodils continues. Buzzards have been seen frequenting the area and small owls have also been spotted nearby.

Deer are regular visitors as are partridges and pheasants, and many more different small animals, including field mice, are making their presence felt.

To order a brochure call (01454) 414999 or visit www.memorialwoodlands.com