Eastleigh Cemetery

This is the oldest and largest cemetery.

Situated in Brookwood Avenue in the centre of Eastleigh, it was opened in 1898 with the first burial taking place in August of 1901.The total area of the cemetery is 3.6 hectares containing areas for Church of England, Non-Conformist and Roman Catholic interments, with special areas designated for interments of Cremated remains.

Facilities:

Rose Beds

Annual bedding

Shrub beds

Mature Trees

Mature Hedges

Garden of remembrance with water feature

Toilets

Water Points

Litter Bins

War Graves

Muslim burial section

Location map of Eastleigh cemetery

Eastleigh Cemetery Extension

Introduction

We are extending the cemetery into part of the current Woodside Road Allotment site to provide us with sufficient burial land for the next 20 years.

The cemetery extension that was planned to be completed by the end of 2006 has been delayed due to the large population of Slow worms discovered on the site which are a protected under section 9, schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside ACT 1981. During the summer of 2005 over 500 adult and juvenile Slow worms were discovered and 156 have been retained on site within the buffer zone around the perimeter of the extension site. The other 344 have been translocated to other sites within Eastleigh with the help of English Nature.

During the summer of 2006 we will continue surveying the number of Slow worms and translocation to other sites as necessary.

Buffer habitat management

An area of approximately 1356m³ will be retained on site for maintenance as a reptile habitat over the long term and will be managed as part of a functioning cemetery.

The vegetation will be graded from short mown grass for the use as cemetery, to long grass, wildflowers and brambles. Grass will be cut to a height of 35cm, while brambles will be cut back to prevent their encroachment into the cemetery.

Extension Work

During September and October 2006 the area to be used for the cemetery will be levelled, then seeded to return site to grass during the autumn and winter. Gravel pathways will be constructed to allow pedestrian access to the burial plots. The 5m wide reptile buffer habitat will be retained around the perimeter of the cemetery extension.
In March 2007 Rotational strimming of 20m sections of reptile buffer zone.
Plant wildflower plugs in reptile buffer zone during March 2007.
Spring and Summer 2007 allow the land to settle, keeping the grass short by cutting the grass every 2-3 weeks or when necessary.
From March to September 2007 continue to monitor reptile numbers.
October 2007 remove habitat buffer fencing.
Spring/Summer 2008 - 2010 continue to monitor reptile numbers.
Burials can take place from 2011

Longer term habitat enhancement

It is intended to over the long term create a length of appropriate habitat suitable for reptiles along the perimeter between the existing cemetery and allotment site. This would serve to link the existing population of reptiles on the site of the cemetery extension to the railway embankment to the north, creating a wildlife corridor to other suitable areas of habitat.

This plan has been produced to inform site contractors, the Countryside Unit of Eastleigh Borough Council and colleagues in other departments, English Nature, Hampshire County Council, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and local residents of the timing, duration and description of the planned works required in order to complete the cemetery extension. This will ensure that works are completed to the satisfaction of all those with an interest in the site, in such a way as to prevent harm to the reptiles.

Or by contacting John Morris, Grounds Maintenance Manager on 02380 688379

Bishopstoke Cemetery

This is Eastleigh's most rural cemetery situated on the edge of Stoke Park Woods. It was opened in the mid

1950's with the first listed burial taking place in November 1958. The total area of the cemetery is 1.2 hectares containing areas for Church of England, Roman Catholic and Non-Conformist interments with special; area designated for Cremated Remains.

Facilities:

Water point

Litter bins

Memorial trees

Mature trees

Benches

Location map of Bishopstoke cemetery

Pine Road Cemetery

This cemetery is in Pine Road Chandler's Ford and was opened in the early 1900's With the first burial taking place in October 1906. This cemetery was originally administered by Chandler's Ford Parish Council until the early 1930's when it was passed to Eastleigh Borough Council. The total area of this cemetery is ½ hectare containing areas for Church of England, Roman Catholic and Non-Conformist interments.

This is a heavily wooded cemetery that suffered badly during the storms of 1987. The cemetery is now full and only available for second interments in pre purchased graves.

Facilities:

Water point
Litter bin
Mature trees
Mature hedges

Location map of Pine Road cemetery

Ramalley Cemetery

Off Ramalley Lane, Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford situated next to the entrance to Ramalley Copse Countryside site. This cemetery was opened in the early 1950's with the first listed burial taking place in July 1958. The total area of this cemetery is 3/4 hectare containing areas for Church of England, Roman Catholic, Non-Conformist and the Jewish faith interments, with a special area designated for Cremated Remains.

The first interment was in July 1955.

Facilities:

Rose Beds
Shrubs
Mature Trees and Hedges
Water point
Ashes plots
Benches

Location map of Ramalley cemetery

You can contact Cemetery Services as follows:

Tel: 02380 688440

Fax 02380 688382

Or contact us by our Online Enquiry Form

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