The festive season can be a joyful time for many, but it can also bring moments of reflection for those who have lost someone dear. At Southern Co-op, our Christmas Memorial Services offer families a chance to come together, remember loved ones, and find comfort in shared remembrance. Whether you are looking for a small memorial keepsake, to send a loved one a gift of remembrance or attend a special Christmas Service, we can help you.
This December, our crematoria and natural burial grounds will host a series of “A Season to Remember” services, open to everyone in the community. Each service combines words of reflection, music, and moments of peace to honour those no longer with us.
For many families, creating a lasting tribute helps keep memories close long after the service has ended. Our range of memorial items, including keepsake urns, jewellery, and personalised plaques, offers meaningful ways to honour your loved one in a way that feels personal and enduring. Whether displayed at home, placed within our woodland grounds, or kept as a private remembrance, each piece is crafted with care and respect. Visit your local Southern Co-op Funeralcare branch or explore our memorial options online to find something that reflects your loved one’s story.
Where and When to Join Us
The Oaks Crematorium, Havant
📍 Bartons Road, Havant, PO9 5NA
🕯️ Tuesday 2 December at 6:30pm
🕯️ Saturday 6 December at 10:30am
Email us if you would like to attend – [email protected]
Hosted by Celebrants Erika Biddlecombe and Katrina Green, with music from The Havant Light Opera and St Alban’s Church Choir.
You’re invited to reserve your space and share a photo of your loved one to be included in a touching tribute during the service.
Watch live online here – PIN 638-8594 (Tuesday) or PIN 988-3758 (Saturday).
Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground, Walkford
📍 Wyndham Road, Walkford, BH23 7EJ
🕯️ Wednesday 10 December at 11am and 2pm
Email us if you would like to attend – [email protected]
Our Christmas Memorial Services at Hinton Park offer a moment of stillness in the natural beauty of our woodland surroundings.
Watch live online here – 11am: PIN 617-5021 | 2pm: PIN 993-6848.
Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground
📍 Greenhill Road, Wimborne, BH21 2RG
🕯️ Tuesday 16 December at 2pm
Email us if you would like to attend [email protected]
Join us beneath the winter canopy as we celebrate the lives of those we hold close.
Watch live online here – PIN 993-6848.
Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground
📍 Brighton Road, Clayton, BN6 9PD
🕯️ Wednesday 10 December at 6pm
Email us if you would like to attend – [email protected]
Set within the South Downs National Park, Clayton Wood’s service offers a peaceful space to reflect and remember.
Watch live online here – PIN 537-8486.
Mayfields Woodland Burial Ground, Wirral
📍 Ferry Road, Eastham, CH62 0DB
🕯️ Wednesday 10 December at 6pm
Email us if you would like to attend – [email protected]
Set within the South Downs National Park, Clayton Wood’s service offers a peaceful space to reflect and remember.
Watch live online here – PIN 112-8680.
Join Online or In Person
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still take part from home. Our online streaming service means you can light a candle, share a memory, and join the service wherever you are. Speak to your local team if you’d like your loved one’s name to be honoured during the service. We understand that grief can feel particularly heavy at this time of year. Our caring teams offer Bereavement Services, including one-to-one counselling and local friendship groups. Whether you attend in person or from home, we hope our memorial services bring comfort and connection this festive season.
Whatever you do this festive season and however you decide to celebrate, we all wish you a Happy Holidays.