Our services and memorabilia
Our facility caters to the needs of different communities and religions. We strive to provide the best possible service throughout the bereavement process, allowing families to bid a meaningful farewell to their loved ones. We accommodate both traditional religious funeral services and alternative forms of farewell, recognising that each funeral is a unique event.
The staff at Bereavement Services are here to help with funeral services and memorials, guiding you through this difficult time.
Keepsake urns
We offer a range of mini keepsake urns to store the cremated ashes of your loved one. These urns provide a personal and touching tribute, allowing you to keep a small amount of ashes close to your heart.
Each urn is approximately 7.5cm in height, with a secure lid, and comes in a black velvet presentation box.
Granite memorial vase and tablet
Our granite memorial vases and tablets provide a lasting base for your memorial. Flowers can be placed in your personal vase. The only proviso we make is that we reserve the right to remove dead flowers and dispose of them on your behalf so that the displays are always fresh and beautiful.
The tablet, approximately 18cm x 13cm, is made of polished granite and can accommodate around 120 letters for your inscription.
Porcelain memorial vase and tablet
These plaques are made from vitrified porcelain, providing a lasting base for your memorial. Flowers can be placed in your personal vase, and we maintain the displays by removing dead flowers so that they’re always fresh and beautiful.
The tablet, approximately 18cm x 13cm, can accommodate around 182 letters for your inscription.
Memorial tablet for bench
Our multi-tablet bench, made from polished granite, can hold up to 15 individual tablets. The tablet, approximately 15cm x 8cm, can accommodate around 95 letters for your inscription. We hope that this will provide you a personal place for contemplation and remembrance.
Garden of Remembrance memorial plaques
The Garden of Remembrance, located near the Tanfield Road entrance, is dedicated to the memory of loved ones. Ashes may be scattered in this communal area. Our bronze plaques can be leased for 10 years, with an option to renew for a further 10 years, if desired.
Plaques come in three sizes:
- small: 13cm x 8cm, 6 lines at 20 letters per line
- large: 18cm x 13cm, 10 lines at 28 letters per line
- bench: 23cm x 6cm, 5 lines at 36 letters per line
Memorial tree with plaque
Commonly known as cherry trees, the prunus sargentii 'rancho' produce beautiful pink flowers in spring and vibrant autumn foliage. Trees are subject to availability and comes with a bronze plaque (28cm x 28cm). Ashes may be scattered in front of the tree.
Burial of ashes
Ashes can be buried in a new grave or within a family grave with the grave owner's permission. We have designated burial areas at Stranton and West View Cemetery for cremated remains, known as the Tribute Area. Up to four cremated ashes caskets can be buried in one plot, and a memorial can be erected.
Scattering of ashes
Ashes can be scattered at Hartlepool Crematorium with great sensitivity by our trained staff in the Gardens of Remembrance or where exclusive right of burial is granted. You can choose an unwitnessed scattering or have it observed by friends and family.
Floral tributes
Flowers brought to a funeral are a symbol of the love and respect held for your loved one. After the service, floral tributes will be displayed for two weeks in the Garden of Remembrance, allowing time to read the cards and messages. They will then be carefully removed.