All Saints Clifton - Garden of Remembrance

The churchyard is the primary final resting place for all residents of Clifton. Although owned by the Church and maintained by regular churchgoers, with support from the Parish Council, all residents of Clifton have the right to be buried there. The space available for the burial of ashes has now been fully used up, and following consultation within the Parochial Church Council and publication to a wider village audience the Diocese of St Albans have given permission for the creation of a Garden of Remembrance.

To be situated at the northern end of the rear churchyard adjacent to Stanford Lane, the Garden of Remembrance will both allow for ashes to be buried and for a memorial plaque to be placed as a tangible reminder of those whose remains lie there. It will provide a focal point for remembrance and reflection for all those mourning the loss of a loved one.

Click on The Proposal for a Garden of Remembrance to see full details of the proposals.

We are pleased to say that construction work started during Holy Week, and progress pictures may be seen by clicking on Picture Gallery.

We have been supported in this endeavour by Mid Beds District Council, Clifton Parish Council, and by generous personal donations from many people within the village. However we still anticipate needing approximately a further £8,000 to complete the project. If you wish to contribute, further information to help you is set out in A Remembrance Garden for Clifton.

Last updated 27th March 2008, 16:10:00