Memorialisation

We offer a variety of different memorialisations around the cemetery, please continue reading to see what we offer. Please bring or send all completed forms to Cemetery and Crematorium, The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AE.

Spring Flowers

During the autumn we can plant daffodil or crocus bulbs in the Cemetery and Crematorium grounds in memory of a loved one. The daffodils and crocuses are the memorial - no plaques can be placed in these areas.

• Spring Flowers application form (.pdf)

Memorial Vase and Tablet

Laying in the peaceful setting of our Garden of Rest, each vase block is made from natural material, quarried and worked to give a lasting base for your memorial tablet. Flowers can be place in your own personal vase.

• Memorial Vase and Tablet lease application form (.pdf)

Memorial Seats

A traditionally crafted bench seat with an inscription engraved into the back rail. These are placed for a 10-year period unless they become unsafe for any reason, if so, they will be removed. They can be engraved with an inscription up to 30 letters. We ask for you to contact the office, before an application is submitted, to agree a location.

• Memorial Seat application form (.pdf)

Tree or Shrub Memorial Plaque

The Cemetery & Crematorium grounds contain many well established trees and shrubs which can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one. Plaques are initially dedicated for ten years followed by renewable periods of five years.

Additional plaques can be added at any time, please contact the office to discuss this. We're unable to offer any trees or shrubs in the area designated for the strewing of cremated remains.

• Tree or Shrub Memorial Plaque Application form (.pdf)

Remembrance Room Panels

There are two types of memorial panel available within the Remembrance Room, an anodised aluminium classic system plaque with white lettering and leather panels in either red or blue with gold tooled letters. Both types of panel are housed in frames on the wall inside the Remembrance Room. These are initially displayed for ten years followed by renewable periods of five years.

• Room Panel Memorial Application form (.pdf)

Bronze Memorial Wall Plaques

The Cotswold stone memorial wall is situated on the side of the Garden of Remembrance overlooking the whole Garden of Remembrance.

Bronze Wall Plaque Memorial application form (.pdf)

Book of Remembrance

The Book of Remembrance is held in four volumes - one for each quarter of the year (January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December). The volumes are sent away six to eight weeks immediately before going on display, please consider this when planning your entry so we receive your application in good time.

The Book of Remembrance Room is open every day of the year for viewing of entries for the day. It is often possible to view entries during normal office hours for a date other than the date which would be on view, but you should contact us in advance.

• Book of Remembrance application form (.pdf)
• Book of Remembrance Mini Book application form (.pdf)

Athenia Memorial Wall Plaque

These large plaques are situated on the Cotswold stone Memorial Wall in the Garden of Remembrance. Made out of durable composite material they can accommodate longer inscriptions and can be enhanced and personalised by colour-etched motifs or an enamelled photo.

If space allows, an additional inscription could be added at a later date.

• Athenia Memorial Wall Plaque (text only) application form (.pdf)
• Athenia Memorial Wall Plaque (text with image or motif) application form (.pdf)

Hexagon Memorial

Placed in the centre of the Garden of Remembrance is a granite memorial feature. The plaques attached are made of black granite and are engraved with silver lettering.

Bespoke etched motifs or an enamelled photo can be added. Having space for up to eight lines, they can be dedicated to more than one person. If space allows, additional inscriptions can be added at a later date.

The engraver will provide a proof beforehand to help you decide how best to use the space. The plaques are place for an initial 10 year period.

Prices for Hexagon plaques vary dependant on the style and wording, please contact us on 01424 451057 or email cemandcrem@hastings.gov.uk with an idea of how many lines and we can give you a quote.

• Hexagon Memorial application form (.pdf)