Christ Church Memorial Garden

A place for remembrance, prayer and quiet reflection

The Memorial Garden provides a peaceful place for interment and remembrance within the life and worship of Christ Church.

Pastoral guidance

Begin with a conversation

If you would like to discuss an interment, reservation or memorial plaque, please contact the Parish Office or the Rector. We will explain the process and answer questions with care.

Call the Parish Office: (08) 8267 2673 Email about the Memorial Garden

Purpose of the garden

Interment and remembrance

The garden was established for the interment of ashes of deceased parishioners and their families, for approved memorial plaques when remains are interred elsewhere, and as a garden for prayer and contemplation.

It was established through a bequest from Miss Marjory Godet, designed by architect John Twopenny and dedicated by the Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Dr David Hope, on 7 June 1998.

Access

The garden is open during church opening hours through the north-eastern porch, or through the outside gate by arrangement.

Memorial plaques

Design, wording and placement are governed by the Select Vestry. Reservations may allow relatives’ plaques to be placed together.

Memorial Book

The Memorial Book records the names of those whose remains are interred in the garden.

A quiet and respectful place

Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted. Children must remain under close adult supervision. Private floral tributes are not placed in the garden, and plants must not be picked.