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Memorials

Granite Niche

The Granite Niche is an individual above-ground chamber that has been designed for the placing of up to four sets of cremated remains (depending on your selection). The chamber is sealed by a granite tablet that can be inscribed with your choice of inscription. Although designed to hold cremated remains, the Granite Niche may also be used for memorial purposes only.

The Granite Niches are situated within the Garden of Remembrance and are easily accessible. A flower vase is incorporated into the base plate of the Niche so that you may leave fresh flowers.

The Granite Niche may be leased for an initial period of 15 years. The lease may be renewed  at the end of the initial lease. If the lease is not renewed, the cremated remains will be removed from the Niche and may be collected by the lease holder. Alternatively, they can be interred in the Garden of Remembrance.

The Niche remains the property of the North East Surrey Crematorium Board throughout the lease period, but the inscribed tablet is the property of the applicant. At the end of the lease period, if the lease is not renewed, the tablet will be removed and may be collected by the lease holder. Alternatively, it can be disposed of sensitively by the Board.

The cost of the Niche and tablet includes your chosen inscription. A motif / photo plaque may be added at an additional cost. A proof of your layout and design will be produced and sent to you for approval before the panel is engraved.

Cash or cheque payments

Please download the PDF form and send it with your payment to:

North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4NU

Cheques should be made payable to the North East Surrey Crematorium Board.

Card payments

Please complete the form below and we will call you to take payment.

Full address of registered owner for 15 years lease(Required)

Granite Niche Regulations

  1. The Granite Niche is an individual above-ground chamber that will accommodate two or four sets of cremated remains (depending on your selection).
  2. The Granite Niche remains the property of the North East Surrey Crematorium Board, with the exception of the memorial tablet which is the property and responsibility of the lease holder. The Board cannot be held liable for theft or damage to the memorial tablet.
  3. The placing of the cremated remains and / or sealing of the Niche with the memorial tablet may be witnessed. Ashes must be in a container within the Niche.
  4. The lease holder shall be entirely responsible for the cleaning of the niche and flower holder. No planting is permitted in this area and the placement of fencing is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Any such items will be removed without notice and held for one month for collection, after which they will be disposed of.
  5. The placement of personal items on top or to the front, back or sides of the Niche is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and will be removed without notice.
  6. In addition to the above-mentioned regulations the lease holder is subject to North East Surrey Crematorium Board regulations.