• Opened in 1886 on the site of Scabes Castle Farm, covering 28 acres.

• Downs Crematorium opened in 1941 on the same site.

Chapels

• Two chapels available:

  • Main chapel seats 80 people.

  • Family chapel seats 24 people for intimate services.

• Both chapels include:

  • Music system.

  • Hearing loop for accessibility.

• Service duration: 1 hour (longer than many crematoria).

• Dedicated chapel attendant available to assist with cultural and religious needs.

Burial Chapel

• Grade II listed building in the middle of the cemetery.

• Open occasionally for events and open days.

Accessibility

• Facilities for less-abled visitors.

• Accessible toilets available.

Gardens of Remembrance & Memorials

• Offer various memorial options:

  • Scattering, wall niches, plaques.

  • Benches, roses, private gardens.

• Peaceful space with views of the sea and city.

• Wildlife conservation areas expanding.

• 193 Commonwealth war graves on-site.

'Letters to Heaven' Post-box

• Located in a seated area near the rose beds.

• Letters are composted and returned to the soil, nourishing the roses.

Memorial & Burial Options

• Memorial staff available to guide you through the gardens.

• Burial spaces available—please enquire for details.