Wilford Hill Crematorium & Southern Cemetery
Wilford Hill Crematorium is located south of Nottingham in the secluded grounds of Southern Cemetery, with neighbouring woodland attached, making for a peaceful location to say your final goodbyes to a loved one.
Wilford Hill’s name is derived from its position within the local area and being 250ft above sea level it makes for one of the highest points in Nottingham enabling stunning panoramic views of both the city and the surrounding countryside.
Southern Cemetery covers approximately 46 acres and was opened in 1919 at first only for burial services. Wilford Hill Crematorium later opened in 1931.
There are two Memorial Gardens within Wilford Hill Cemetery; the Garden of Rest and the Woodland Walk. Both have been purposely created for the scattering and burial of cremated remains, with a variety of memorials available for lease.
Northern & Highwood Cemeteries
Within the northern area of Nottingham, the Service is able to offer two very different Cemeteries with their own individual settings; Northern Cemetery which dates back to 1903 and Highwood Cemetery which is our newest site, opened in 2006.
Northern Cemetery, which is 30 acres in size, has a very traditional Chapel located within the grounds which is available for use by all. On entering the Cemetery, there is also a very peaceful Garden of Rest which is available for the scattering of cremated remains, with burial plots for cremated remains located nearby.
Highwood Cemetery although once a woodland of historic significance, is now our most modern cemetery with expansive views featuring a modern turf covered building housing public facilities and offices. As a new cemetery, there is wide scope for future development with our memorials offer, a Garden of Rest as well as different burial areas.
With its close proximity to Northern Cemetery, we can offer the use of a traditional chapel followed by a graveside service and burial at Highwood.
At all our active cemeteries, they have achieved the Green Flag status which is a nationally recognised award.
Historic Cemeteries – Rock (Church), General & Basford
Nottingham has a rich source of beautifully kept Cemeteries teeming with local historical importance, particularly as Rock Cemetery is Grade II* Listed and both Basford & General Cemeteries are Grade II Listed with Listed memorials and buildings recorded also.
Although these three particular Cemeteries no longer have new burial ground available, they are still visited both by the families and friends of loved ones but also by the general public as areas of open green space where peaceful walks in a tranquil setting can be had.
Rock (Church) Cemetery in particular has a unique landscape including interesting features such as sandstone caves, underground ‘catacombs’ and beautifully grand memorials.
On occasion, tours are carried out around the caves and cemetery.
Nature Considerations
During the spring and summer months, we have dedicated areas within all our active and historical cemeteries that allows for the management of sensitively maintained wildflower meadows. These areas give sustenance to a range of insects including bees and butterflies.
We work with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to install new bird and bat boxes.
Particularly at Highwood Cemetery, we are proud of our naturalistic landscape and ancient woodland areas which is home to wide range of wildlife including young deer, pheasants and other wild birds.
All of our active cemeteries are home to specialist specimen trees.
