The Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane
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West Hoe Cemetery Management Committee

This is a joint committee with members from both Bishop's Waltham and Swanmore
Parish Councils. The committee is responsible for all aspects of cemetery management .


Cemetery


West Hoe Cemetery
In 1982, when the Parish Churches of St Peter's, Bishop's Waltham and St Barnabas, Swanmore concluded that their burial grounds were complete, the two parish Councils established a joint burial authority and purchased land between the two villages at West Hoe for a cemetery.
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Over the past twenty or so years, this land has been developed as a beautiful resting place for parishioners of Bishop's Waltham, Swanmore and the surrounding area.

The Cemetery today
It is the right of all residents of the two parishes to choose to be laid to rest at West Hoe. Parishioners and other close relatives receive preferential treatment, and the maintenance of the burial ground is subsidised from the Parish precepts of the two villages on a pro rata basis; two thirds from Bishop's Waltham and one third from Swanmore.
Interment of non parishioners is by application

Contact: Mrs Sigrid Skellon Clerk to the West Hoe Cemetery
Management Committee
  Tel: 01489 893710 Email: mervyn@theskellons.freeserve.co.uk


Councillors on the West Hoe Cemetery Management Committee
Chairman Diana Underwood
(01489) 892409		 Vice Chairman  
Alan R. Foster
(01489) 890323		 Gill Stainer
(01489) 893384		    



Information
arrowGuidance for Relatives & Visitors
Directions
From Bishop's Waltham Town Centre:

On Bank Street, travel east in the direction of Swanmore. Cross the junction at Free Street, continue to the mini roundabout. Take the second exit into Hoe Road, the Cemetery will be found half a mile on the left.

From Swanmore:
Go along Church Road in the direction of Bishop's Waltham. Continue straight on into Swanmore Road, which becomes Hoe Road, the Cemetery will be found about a mile on the right hand side.
Announcement
The Management Committee of West Hoe Cemetery is considering the possibility of opening a meadow burial site on land adjacent to the cemetery.

This project would only be considered a feasible option if sufficient interest is expressed by local residents and surrounding Parishes.

Interments would be in biodegradable coffins, made from materials such as wicker or hardboard, and there would be no headstones or memorials allowed. The area would be planted with meadow flowers and maintained to enhance the serenity and natural beauty of the site.

If you would care to express any interest in this idea please write to:
The Clerk to the West Hoe Management Committee,
Swanmore Parish Council Office, New Road, Swanmore
with your comments
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