This Saturday 03 February from 10.30am - 1 pm. Everything 50p.
Refreshments served in the Northey Room Cafe from 10.30 am
This Saturday 20 January from 10.30 - 12.30 in the Visitor Centre.
All books priced at 50p
Refreshments available in the Northey Room.
Thursday 4 January is the tenth anniversary of the death of Henry Will. He was the driving force behind the restoration of Ford Park Cemetery. With help from volunteers he changed an overgrown wilderness into 35 acres of tranquillity that is the current cemetery. He helped to set up a charitable Trust that is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of Ford Park Cemetery. His many friends will be as one in remembering this kind and intelligent gentleman.
On this sad day our thoughts go out to his family as they remember husband, father and grandfather with happy memories of days gone by.
RIP Henry. You were one of a kind and are missed by all at Ford Park Cemetery.
A key pedestrian route at Ford Park has been significantly improved thanks to the skills and hard work of volunteer Bob and our grounds maintenance staff.
Chippings generously donated by Brunel Managing Director Brian Venables were used to create a firm and tidy new surface for the steps. We are most grateful to all involved.
Saturday 13th January 2024
from 10am until 12 noon at Ford Park Cemetery
Award winning funeral celebrant Wendy Coulton is leading an informal session to give practical guidance on what to consider and put in place for the end of your life.
Having served the bereaved for a decade Wendy has seen first hand the emotional distress, financial hardship and sometimes conflict when there isn’t clarity on what the person who has died wanted for their funeral and arrangements were not set out in advance.
Wendy says: “We don't know when our time in this world will end but we can give those grieving for our passing reassurance and a clear sense of what we want so they don't have to second guess our wishes when that time comes.
“When we are deeply shocked or saddened it can be difficult making decisions in a short time frame to organise key matters such as registering the death and planning the funeral. Having clear instructions and information all in one safe place can be your final act of love to those you want to protect and help.
“It can make a positive difference when those left behind can plan with confidence and know they are honouring the wishes of their loved one."
Wendy hopes those who take the time to attend the workshop will leave with a checklist of simple tasks to complete and give them peace of mind.
Hilary Cragg (pictured), Partner and practising solicitor at Nash & Co, has kindly agreed to attend the session to answer general questions on topics such as will writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate issues.
- Tickets for this event cost £10 per person including refreshments. Wendy and Hilary have freely given their time and all monies raised will be donated to Ford Park Cemetery Trust.