North East Surrey Crematorium Board
Lower Morden Lane
Morden
Surrey
SM4 4NU
Tel: 020 8337 4835
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. 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 alongside the pathway leading up to the fountain in 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. There is also a small flowerbed at the front of the Niche for small bedding plants.
The Granite Niche may be leased for an initial period of fifteen years. The lease may be renewed for a further fifteen year period at the end of the initial lease. If the lease is not renewed, the cremated remains will be removed from the unit and may be collected by the applicant. 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 becomes 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 applicant. Alternatively it can be disposed of sensitively by the Board.
The total cost of the Niche and tablet depends on the length of your chosen inscription and any motif / photo plaque you may have. When you submit an application a proof of your layout and design will be produced and sent to you for approval before the inscription is cut.