GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks Avaliações 

Overall, a very positive experience planting a living memorial tree and the internment of Dad’s ashes. It is certainly not cheap but it is leasing a plot of land and helping to contribute to the establishment of a large woodland, with all the accompanying biodiversity that it brings. Of course, providing a beautiful environment in which to have a focal point to remember Dad is a wonderful thing to have. Greenacres is not a macabre place because of the internments and burials there, but to the contrary rather a calming, joyful place.

The staff are very helpful and helped to explain how it all works with great clarity but no sales pressure. Liz was respectful, kind and professional from the outset during my initial visit to Greenacres and I left feeling very positive. My second visit brought us into contact with Barbara who is doing a superb job - very affable indeed and also professional at all times. Even during the actual tree planting and ashes internment, we were also helped by a very pleasant, likeable young man named Liam who had the perfect demeanour considering the circumstances.

I am looking forward to many visits to Greenacres in the future.

UPDATE JULY 2026. I am very disappointed to realise now that Greenacres is, essentially, one big money-making machine. I wanted to replace the name post at the bottom of the memorial tree as the one placed there initially is in a poor condition. I was intending to order from an external company. However, Greenacres, Rainford, informed me that they charge a £145 fee just to check the size etc, even though I am intelligent enough to follow the size/material guidelines myself upon ordering. What a RIP-OFF!
BE WARNED! Purchasing a plot to inter ashes and plant a tree is not the final expense. Greenacres will not lose any opportunity to play upon your grief and make even more money out of you. Quite frankly, I am disgusted with this greedy company policy.

I cannot thank the team at GreenAcres Heatherley Park enough for making my mums funeral so easy and so special. It really is a beautiful, peaceful place to just have a funeral service, or to lay someone to rest in their woodland setting. I would not hesitate to recommend Heatherley Park to anyone.

My brother mum and now my dad have been laid to rest at Greenacres Rainford and each experience has been the best you could hope for the staff are outstanding very professional the grounds are kept stunning and it’s always very peaceful when you visit. Special thank today to Chris and Luke, Chris we have met before as she did my mums and she is a very special lady and thanks to Luke very professional and dignified

Always a pleasure coming here for a funeral service at GreenAcres. Gina and Julie in particular today, giving excellent support and guidance.

Anglea and all the staff were fantastic organising and delivering the Mother’s Day service it was so touching and absolutely amazing I cannot thank them enough it made me feel so much comfort being there on Mother’s Day. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Love Anita

The Mother's Day memorial mass at Greenacres Kemnal Park, Chislehurst on Sunday 30th March 2025, was absolutely beautiful.
Although a sad and emotional time for us all, the mass was so uplifting and special, from start to finish. We were all given love hearts to write a message on, and hang on the bridge within the grounds. We were able to light a candle each, and were given a sheet of paper, which contained seeds to plant at home, which was all so special. Refreshments were provided afterwards, which included teas, coffees, bottled water, cakes and strawberries and blueberries and more..all free. The staff were all absolutely amazing, hard working and very professional.
A big special thank you to Angie for her continued support and hard work.
A very special, peaceful and lovely place.
A beautiful service..well done to all the staff.
Many thanks Allison

We arranged a memorial service and the scattering of a relative’s ashes. Incredibly beautiful and peaceful setting.
Lisa and her colleagues at Epping could not have been more helpful. Would highly recommend.

Recently had my husband’s funeral at Greenacres Rainford.
Every detail was perfect just as requested.
Beautiful grounds and setting.The staff are so respectful and genuinely care.
We couldn’t have wished for more.
It gave us so much comfort to know we had given him such a beautiful send off.

My Dads funeral Service.
From first contact viewing the site with my dad months before he passed the staff were warm welcoming.
The setting is peaceful in woodland. Easily accessible on the outskirts of Norwich.
The memorial room is hexagonal with a full wall of windows overlooking the woodland surrounding it.
It catered in all respects to enable music and photos and plenty of seating and heating.
There is no preasure for yr service. They only allow a max of 2 services a day I believe.
In summary it is a head and shoulders better than the regular local crematorium options.
The only comment I would say that it isn't advertised enough. I knew about it through another service I went to there.

Greenacres staff were respectful and considerate at a difficult time making everything run smoothly and with dignity. I'd like to thank them for being so genuinely caring. Thank you from a very grateful family.

Heatherly Park
I wish I had the words to truly thank the amazing people that oversee this beautiful burial ground.
Along with my family we said goodbye to my sister on Monday, she was the most beautiful and amazing human being and I honestly didn't think there was anywhere that could allow us to say our goodbyes in such a magical way.
The service hall is stunning, it felt as though the outside was brought inside, the huge glass doors were open. We could feel the breeze as the sunshine streamed in, the birds were singing as we watched them peacefully going about their business and little Robbins came to visit.
We were not rushed in the slightest and we all felt we could truly say goodbye in the way my sister deserved xxx

We recently held my sister's service at Greenacres Heatherley park, which was the best decision we could have made. The cremation option they provide is better than anything offered at our local crematorium.
The location is both beautiful and peaceful.
And as the service was taking place in the light and spacious service hall, the doors were kept open throughout so we could bring a little more nature inside.
However, it was the staff that made the experience so wonderful. Their patience, understanding, and willingness to help were greatly appreciated. Throughout the process, we did not feel rushed or like we were part of a conveyor belt of services.
In my experience of working in the funeral industry for more than ten years, I cannot express how refreshing that is. And as a result of the excellent service we received, we were able to ensure that my sister's funeral was perfect.

From the ceremony, to the scattering, to the plaque placement, the attention and care has been amazing x we love walking the dogs there and visiting mum and dad’s resting place. They died within two months of each other last summer and our peace comes from this very very special place.

As a Funeral Celebrant, I officiate at many funeral locations in the South East. My nearest is GreenAcres Epping Park. Beautiful, nature-rich surroundings where, right now, we can visibly see a month of new dawning when nature begins to stir, preparing us for new beginnings around the Park and where we will notice lots of flora emerging from their sleepy roots, branches sprouting new leaves and flowers. As Spring is on its way the deer, the birds, rabbits, squirrels and other wildlife become more active as a new season begins. It really is a true Circle of Life and I am proud to say GreenAcres is my favourite location to officiate a funeral service. At the end of this week I will be taking a service at Chiltern Park. I am sure that it will be another wonderful woodland and parkland ideal for a funeral ceremony and graveside service. Thank you for all that you do in keeping your locations so unique and natural for those saying goodbye to their precious loved ones.

I can’t rate the service at Colney highly enough. After a sudden unexpected loss in our family just before Xmas we wanted a plot close to where my Dad was laid to rest. The staff were excellent from the very first visit to choose the plot to the final laying to rest of the ashes. Everything was just as we wished and we were always treated with care and compassion throughout. Everything was made so much easier with such help and kindness from the staff.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful resting place for loved ones. It is a lovely peaceful setting to visit afterwards too. Thank you to everyone involved.

As a first time celebrant I received so much help, encouragement and support for the service. Firstly from Angie showing me round and then from Lesley on the day. This enabled me to give a beautiful service and send off for a very old friend. All the staff were kind, helpful and efficient. It was an excellent experience for the mourners and for me. Thank you J

A perfect place for saying goodbye

We recently held my dad’s funeral service at GreenAcres Epping Park, and honestly, it couldn’t have been a more peaceful setting. The woodland surroundings were exactly what we needed - calm, comforting, and a little bit of nature's magic in such a tough time.

The sun was shining and we even spotted a few squirrels darting between the trees - a lovely reminder of how special this place is. It was also heartwarming to see other visitors walking through the park, some quietly reflecting, others with children happily skipping along in the sunshine. It really felt like a place where life goes on, giving you the chance to pause, reflect and remember. GreenAcres isn’t just for services - it’s somewhere you can come back to when you need a peaceful moment in nature.

We can’t thank Tracey, Lisa, Shona, Amanda, and the whole team at Epping enough for their kindness and care. They made everything feel personal and special. We’re also really grateful to Barringtons Funeral Directors for their support and to Victoria Travers, our celebrant, who led such a lovely, heartfelt service.

GreenAcres truly was the perfect place to say goodbye to our garden-loving dad, and we’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful location for a service or a lasting memorial. It’s a wonderful spot to return to and remember a loved one. Thank you so much.

The setting in the Chilterns is beautiful, tranquil and very conducive to a personal service. It's wonderful not to feel rushed - unlike previous experiences I have had at the crematorium where it felt like you were on a production line. The staff are so helpful, sympathetic and kind They made the whole process very easy for us at such an emotional time and accommodated everything we asked for. Providing tea and coffee for guests before the service is a lovely touch, and there is plenty of parking. W Sherry the funeral
directors in Ickenham were also wonderfully kind and helpful.

The Epping Forest team at Greenacres were responsive, helpful, courteous and considerate.

With no help from our funeral directors, they rapidly swung into action to make sure that we have the music and photos that we wanted for our service there. Really great team and a beautiful site, thank you

The place is breathtaking and the services was just so personal . I would recommend this place to anyone. It is such a sad day for anybody who has loss a love one but for our family it was just the perfect place and it felt so right .