Useful Links

Portchester Crematorium was opened in 1958 and is situated on the lower slopes of the picturesque Portsdown Hill between Fareham and Portsmouth.

Set in 8.5 acres, The Oaks Crematorium is surrounded by beautiful ancient semi-natural woodland and wildflower meadow, providing a picturesque setting for the Crematorium building, which has been sensitively designed.

Wessex Vale Crematorium, situated near Hedge End, opened in December 2009 to serve the communities of Eastleigh borough and surrounding communities. Privately owned, Wessex Vale aims to provide an exemplary level of service within beautifully landscaped gardens.

A useful website which contains help and advice when planning a funeral.  Whether its what to do when a loved one dies, how to plan a funeral, write a eulogy or select music, hymns, poetry, readings and prayers there are a lot of resources here to help. Within the music, hymns, poetry and readings menus you will find links to videos, books and music snippets that can help you in deciding what to include in the funeral service.

Wesley Media provides a large database of music for use in ceremony venues.  It has a search facility that allows customers to listen to excerpts which can help when trying to choose music.

Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.

The Association of Independent Celebrants Ltd (AOIC) is a vibrant and forward-thinking Trade Association for professional celebrants across the UK and overseas.