Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2013 | Page 141

BUSINESS LIFE

Woodland burial grounds
In recent years, more people are looking
for an alternative to burial in municipal

of their loved ones.
Fernhill Park aims to provide for the

Plots can be used for the interment of coffins
or the interment of cremated remains.

cemeteries. To help provide more choice the

emotional and spiritual needs of both the

number of Woodland Burial Grounds and

bereaved and those who wish to plan for the

burials and Fernhill Park Woodland Burial

similar sites has been steadily increasing.

future within their own lifetime. Fernhill offers

Ground, please telephone [phone].

One such site on the Isle of Wight is Fernhill

a resting place for people of all beliefs and

Park Woodland Burial Ground in Wootton

denominations and is within easy reach of the

Bridge. An area dedicated to woodland,

mainland and the main towns of the Island.

it is one of the beautiful parkland estates

For any further details about woodland

Plots can be purchased when making

designed by the Victorians on the Island.

funeral arrangements or can be

Once home to the Duke of Bolton, it has

pre-purchased, allowing some of the funeral

been restored with a large tree planting

costs and planning to be met in happier times.

scheme and offers a tranquil and peaceful

If desired, a number of adjacent plots can be

environment for family and friends who seek

pre-purchased, allowing families to be certain

peace and solitude to reflect on the memories

of knowing that family will be at rest together.

Geoff Leather Independent Funeral Directors • 45 Upper St James Street • Newport • PO30 1LG • Tel: [phone]

www.geoffleather.co.uk
www.woodland-burials.co.uk

Ingrams have history of quality work
Henry Ingram & Sons Ltd is a long

Bob Ventress, a Member of the Chartered

won conservation awards for various projects

established firm of building contractors with a

Institute of Building, has been with the

including Compton Undermount, Bonchurch.

reputation for its high quality workmanship.

Company since 1975. The business is moving

The business specialises in structural

Currently 20 tradesmen and support staff

into the next generation with Bob’s step

are directly emplo