Portchester Memorial Gardens

It is with great regret that we are reluctantly having to cancel the Christmas Memorial Service at Portchester Memorial Gardens this coming Sunday (9th December).

The amount of rain we’ve had over the last month – more than double the same period last year – has waterlogged our top field, which we usually use for overflow parking. It’s not safe for cars or people, which means that somewhere in the region of 200 cars won’t have anywhere to park; and it would be irresponsible of us to expect that volume of traffic to spill out onto nearby roads.

With the heavy rain today, and forecast showers for much of the rest of the week, we’ve sadly had to take the decision not to go ahead, even though the forecast for Sunday itself actually looks nice this year.

This is only the second time in 15 years that we have been unable to hold the Service – the last time was due to snow and we plan to do as we did that year and arrange a spring Service instead (probably around Easter). We will keep you informed on plans and dates.

Please be assured that this is not a decision we have taken lightly. For many years we have been trying to develop plans for alternative parking areas or temporary park and ride schemes and have looked into hiring non-slip track mats for the top field, but sadly the logistical and financial impacts of all of these ideas make them impractical.

We are trying to let everyone know as early as we can about the Service not going ahead and will be endeavouring to email or phone everyone who replied to us and gave us contact details. However, if you are aware of anyone planning to come who hadn’t let us know, please can you pass on this news to save them making a wasted trip.

The Gardens themselves will be open as usual from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday, so you can still visit to put floral tributes, etc.

We are so sorry to have to cancel and know how much you enjoy the Service, just as we enjoy seeing you all and remembering your loved ones. We do hope you will be able to join us in the Spring instead.

A place of peace and tranquillity

There is nowhere more fitting to remember the loved ones you have lost, and celebrate their lives, than in the peaceful setting of a beautiful garden.

Portchester Memorial Gardens offers a private, tranquil haven in which to lay your loved one’s ashes to rest. Set among six acres of manicured lawns, mature shrubs and meandering streams, a variety of themed areas and a choice of personalised memorials enable you to build a fitting tribute that reflects the uniqueness of the person you have lost.

'Thank you so much for your help. The flowers are beautiful, thank you for sending the photos. Your services far exceeded my expectations. I am very impressed'

- GD, North of England
'My mum fell in love with the tranquillity of the Gardens before she died and wanted to be interred there. The service we received was fast, efficient, friendly and compassionate'

- JE, Fareham
'We chose Portchester Memorial Gardens because we wanted a final resting place that was marked with a memorial stone. The service was excellent – very helpful and informative'

- PD, Gosport
'I'd just like to say what a very good job your groundstaff do, everytime I come up it looks fasntastic all year round. Keep up the good work'

- PJS, Titchfield
'Peaceful and Quiet, very pretty'

- RL, Copnor
'Fantastic service'

- RS, Fareham
'A beautiful place for us to remember our special people that we miss so much'

- DM, London
'Amazing and beautiful to see and very peaceful'

- J & SA, Havant
'Thank you so much for your help. The flowers are beautiful, thank you for sending the photsos. Your services far exceeded my expectations. I am very impressed'

- GD, North of England
'I read about the gardens in the news once and decided to visit. it was beyond all expectations'

- AB, Southsea
'Many thanks for all your help and support in making Mum and Dad's final resting place less painful to organise'

- Jo, UK
'A huge thank you for all your help and advice you gave all of us at this difficult time. Without you we would not have managed so well'

- LM, UK
'You have done a wonderful job throughout ensuring every last detail was perfect. It has given us all great peace of mind and solace'

- BM, UK
'It is always a pleasure (if tinged with sadness) to visit PMG - it always has a personal feel, and such well kept and beautiful surroundings'

- RC, UK
'Your friendliness and professionalism were much appreciated'

- JJJ, UK
'A great big thank you for all your support, help and kindness with our recent and past bereavements'

- BL, KL, JL, UK
'We chose Portchester Memorial Gardens because we wanted a final resting place that was marked with a memorial stone. The service was excellent – very helpful and informative'

- PD, Gosport
'Nice to know our loved ones are so well taken care of for eternity. Thank you!'

- LB, Las Vegas

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Cancellation of Christmas Memorial Service

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”

A place of peace and tranquillity