The Garden of Rest
Our Garden of Rest or Remembrance Our Garden just inside the lychgate at St Leonard's is a special place of peace and reflection for many.
The Garden You are welcome to have your remains buried in St Leonard's of Garden of Remembrance if: · You lived in the parish at the time of your death We extend this to: If you, or the relative for whom you are investigating burial, fall outside this criteria, you are welcome to make a case to the PCC. Please submit your connections with the church of St Leonard's and the parish of Sandridge in writing to: Rev Em Coley This will then be taken to a PCC (Parochial Church Council) meeting (which meets once every two months) for consideration, and the vicar will be in touch with the outcome. In reference to burying ashes please note: · It is the family’s responsibilty to arrange for the ashes to be at the Church on the date of burial, unless alternative arrangements have been made. Book of Remembrance The Book of Remembrance, displayed just inside the main church door, exists as a record of all those whose ashes have been buried in the Garden of Remembrance. The names of those on the church electoral roll at the time of their death may also be included; also the names of others as determined by the Vicar with the Churchwardens.
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