Springwood Crematorium unveils transformed memorial garden

Liverpool City Council has transformed the memorial garden at Springwood Crematorium, creating a more welcoming and comforting space for families to remember and celebrate the lives of babies and children.

Designed as a peaceful place for reflection, the garden has been refreshed with a new woodland-themed design featuring bespoke signage, decorative wildlife imagery and a redesigned memorial plaque wall.

Families visiting the garden can now spend time remembering their loved ones on new brightly coloured benches, while a picnic area has also been introduced as part of the improvements.

A dedicated area has also been created where the ashes of babies cared for by Liverpool Women’s Hospital who died before 24 weeks of pregnancy can be scattered.

It is the first time these families have had a dedicated memorial space of their own at the crematorium.

The memorial garden will remain open to the public at all times, giving families the opportunity to visit whenever they wish.

To mark the reopening, a short commemorative service will take place at 10am on Thursday, 1 October.

Delivered in partnership with the Good Funeral Company, the service is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Following the service, guests will be invited to visit the newly transformed garden and spend time reflecting in the space.

Refreshments will also be available on the day, weather permitting.

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene said: 

“The loss of a baby or child is something no family should ever have to experience, and we hope that this space will provide comfort to those who are grieving.

“The memorial garden has been redesigned to create a more peaceful and welcoming space for families to remember their loved ones in their own way.

“This garden will provide a lasting place of remembrance that will support families for years to come.”