Memorials

Books of remembrance are positioned in the Chapel of remembrance adjacent to the garden of rest. The Books are in four three-monthly volumes, covered in gold-tooled calf black leather to an approved design with a specially constructed binding mechanism. 

Inscriptions are added by highly skilled craftsmen and the book will be open day-to-day at the appropriate page in order that the entry may be seen on each anniversary of the date of death and at other times by appointment. 

Relatives and friends may have a memorial entry of two, five or eight lines recorded in the book upon request, at the standard inscription charges. Memorial inscriptions to deceased parents may be entered together on the page headed with the date of the wedding anniversary if desired. Coats of Arms, Floral Emblems or Service Badges, etc., may be incorporated alongside an inscription of five or eight lines, and details will be given upon request.

The specimen page reproduced (in miniature), gives guidance to the type of entry usually adopted. (Further examples may be seen at the Crematorium Office).

Miniature book of remembrance

We have available a miniature book of remembrance. It is sufficient for eight inscriptions. Specimens are available at the Crematorium office.

A white memorial card holds one inscription. This can be retained by family or forwarded to distance relatives. Specimens can be viewed at the Crematorium office.

This vase block will be positioned in the garden of remembrance. The policy being that bereaved families may lease the block for a period of ten years, with an option to renewing the lease for further ten year periods.

The black granite tablet with the inscription is purchased from the crematorium and will be the property of the applicant. It is respectfully pointed out that cremated remains will still be buried loosely in the ground as per our policy. Also, a vase block will not be permitted above cremated remains.

Families are requested to make an appointment with the office for the leasing of a vase block.

Further examples and illustration of certain floral emblems may be seen at the Crematorium Office.

Cut flowers may be placed in the Chapel of Remembrance or in the Main Chapel vases and receptacles are provided in both Chapels. Provision has also been made in the Chapel of Remembrance for potted plants. Cut flowers may be laid upon the lawns but must not be secured by stakes or metal pegs, which constitute a hazard to motor mowers and the gardening staff. You are kindly requested to remove wrapping paper or cellophane before placing flowers on the lawns. Failure to comply will result in their removal. Containers, pots, arrangements and artificial flowers are prohibited within the grounds and if placed will be removed.

The Altar Vases (Chapel of Remembrance) or a vase in a stained glass Window Recess (Main Chapel) may be reserved, as available, for the anniversary of the death. Reservations are made for one week (i.e. from Saturday to Friday) and the nominal fee includes a framed memorial card which is placed with the flowers or plants. Approximately four months' notice is advisable for these arrangements and there are times when all the vases are booked well in advance.

Two additional schemes have been introduced to supplement our forms of commemoration Donations of any amount for memorial bulbs and trees may be made to the Superintendent at any convenient occasion; from this fund, naturalising bulbs are purchased each year together with replacement trees or shrubs. In this way the remembrance of a loved one lives on in the beauty of the flowers and trees which grace this lovely parkland, something for all to appreciate and share.

Palm Sunday

Annually we hold a Service of Remembrance on this day to remember those cremated at Margam It always commences at 3.00 p.m. Many families have expressed a wish to contribute towards the cost and a Service of Remembrance Fund has now been opened. Memorial donations may be made at any time until one month before the event. A Roll of Remembrance listing the names of those commemorated in this way will be prepared and displayed in the Chapel for the year following Palm Sunday Service These two memorial schemes are particularly recommended in lieu of flowers on Palm Sunday, Easter and Christmas when flowers and potted plants are very much in abundance.

Christmas service

On the second Saturday in December, we hold a Carol Service. This commences at 2.00 p.m. and is open to everyone. Following the Service, light refreshments are provided.