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Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden was established as a result of a bequest by Miss Marjory Godet, and regulated by a Trust Deed. It was dedicated by the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, in June, 1998. The architect for this project was John Twopenny. 

Purpose of the Garden

A Memorial Garden has been established by Christ Church:

• for the interment of ashes of deceased parishioners and their families, and of residents of North Adelaide.

• for the placement of memorial plaques of those qualified under the by-laws, when the mortal remains are interred in another place.

• to provide a garden area for prayer and contemplation.

The Memorial Garden was dedicated by His Grace, the Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Dr David Hope on 7^th June 1998.  

Rites of Interment

All interments are conducted by an Anglican Priest licensed in the province of South Australia.  Interments are conducted according to the rites of the Anglican Church of Australia, and the ashes placed directly into the earth in a degradable container. Ashes, once interred in the lawn, will not be disturbed.  They will remain in the ground permanently.

Access

The garden is open daily between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, and is generally a quiet and private area of the Church precinct.  Access to the garden is provided through the Church (side entrance).

The Plaques

The design, style and wording of the plaques have been determined by the Select Vestry, and cannot be varied.  

The sequence of the wording is:

• name of the person

• date of birth

• date of death

The placement of plaques on the wall shall also be determined by the Select Vestry. Reservations may be made for future interments to ensure that relatives’ plaques may be adjacent to one another.

In the case of a memorial plaque where ashes are not interred in the Memorial Garden, the small cross on the top left hand corner of the plaque will be omitted.

Memorial Book

This records the names of those whose remains are interred in the garden.

Conduct within the Memorial Garden

Quiet, respectful behaviour is expected at all times.  

No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted within the garden, and children must be under the strict supervision of a responsible adult.  

No private floral or other tribute is to be placed in the garden, and picking of flowers or shrubs is not permitted.