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Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground & Funeral Directors

Greenhill Road, Wimborne, BH21 2RG

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A place to remember, reflect and reconnect

Our burial ground offers a peaceful and natural setting where loved ones can be remembered among trees, wildflowers and open green spaces. Whether you're planning ahead or arranging a burial for someone close to you, our caring team is here to guide you through the options available and help you make the choice that's right for you and your family. Get in touch to learn more about natural burial, memorial choices and visiting our grounds.

Description

Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is set in over 20 acres of beautiful grounds serving large areas of Dorset. Opened in 2002, our site has various dedicated areas for full natural burial and cremated remains, surrounded by native trees for future generations to enjoy. Located in an area of natural beauty, nestled in the New Forest, the burial ground is truly peaceful. A tranquil setting and is home to a variety of birds and other wildlife. Our Service hall can accommodate up to approximately 30 people (seated) and overlooks beautifully landscaped and established gardens via floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an attractive and peaceful setting for funeral services or time for reflection. Our on-site funeral director is open to anyone. Poole & Wimborne is managed by an experienced team, with decades of delivering professional and caring services at crematoria across the UK.

Customer Feedback

Average rating: 4.3 stars
Total reviews: 10
  • Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground. They turned a sad day into a happy and positive experience. Kind, patient, and so professional. Full marks, wonderful location.

    robert simmons (28/09/2026, on Google)
    Reply by owner:
    Thank you for your heartfelt review, Robert! We're so glad to hear that we could help bring some positivity to a difficult day. Your kind words about our professionalism and the location mean a lot to us. If you ever need our services again, please don't hesitate to reach out.
  • I could not have asked for more, thanks to all the staff at Wimbourne. Everything ran smoothly. All lovely people. Their whole aim was to support me. The most beautiful burial ground I have ever visited. So much so that it is a joy to visit frequently. Trish.

    Colin Selous (18/05/2026, on Google)
    Reply by owner:
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Trish! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground. Our staff is dedicated to providing support and ensuring everything runs smoothly for our visitors. It's heartwarming to know that you find our burial ground beautiful and a joy to visit. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
  • Myself and my mother think that choosing Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground was the best choice we have made... We wanted my father to be buried in a beautiful place that we could visit regularly, and be happy he was there, and in truth, enjoy visiting him... It's not easy finding a place like this, but we found exactly that at Poole & Wimborne Woodland Buriel Ground... We go there all the time, and we both find it a beautiful and peaceful place to spend our time remembering my father, and of course mum remembering her husband... This place brings us so much happiness, there are so many benches to sit on for my 86 year old mother, and being set in a nature reserve we love walking about... The team were absolutely brilliant arranging everything, and Janice gave the most perfect service... We are so happy with it we have even booked our plots right next to my Dad... what more can we say...

    Paul Gristwood (15/04/2026, on Google)
    Reply by owner:
    Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Paul. We are truly honoured that you and your mother chose Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground for such a significant and personal occasion. It's wonderful to hear that our beautiful and peaceful setting has provided you both with comfort and joy while remembering your father. We're glad that Janice and the team could assist in making the arrangements meaningful for you. We appreciate your trust in us and are grateful to have you as part of our community.
  • Helpful and understanding when making arrangements of course, but told us we could wait to pay until our Mother's death in service came through, then when it took longer than expected set the debt collectors on us

    Claire Edgar-Attwell (15/10/2024, on Google)
    Reply by owner:
    Dear Claire Edgar-Attwell, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry that you appear to have faced some issues. Could you please email [email protected] with further information for us to investigate this properly? Kind Regards Emma Connors Head of Crematoria and Natural Burial Grounds
  • From the first minute of enquiry through the service and after items, Richard and his team were fantastic. He took all concerns and control of the process as well as giving guidance. Calm reassurance and information, the service was as personal as we wished for.

    Jonathan Serres-Rouse (24/01/2022, on Google)

A place to remember, reflect and reconnect

Our burial ground offers a peaceful and natural setting where loved ones can be remembered among trees, wildflowers and open green spaces. Whether you're planning ahead or arranging a burial for someone close to you, our caring team is here to guide you through the options available and help you make the choice that's right for you and your family. Get in touch to learn more about natural burial, memorial choices and visiting our grounds.

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  • Bereavement Care
  • Burial services
  • Cremation services
  • Funeral arranging
  • Funeral planning
  • Funeral services
  • Memorial products

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    Find us

    The Oaks Havant Crematorium is located on the outskirts of Havant, adjacent to the Spire Portsmouth Hospital.

    Travelling South on A3:

    1. Head south on A3 and continue onto A3(M) signed for Portsmouth / Hayling Island.
    2. Exit at junction 2, take the B2149 exit to Emsworth.
    3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dell Piece East / B2149.
    4. At the next roundabout turn right and continue to follow the B2149 to Rowlands Castle / Emsworth.
    5. After approx. 2m, go straight over 1st mini roundabout, at the next mini roundabout take the 1st exit onto Whichers Gate Rd, B2148. Continue to follow B2148 to Emsworth.
    6. After approx. 1.3m turn right into Bartons Rd. The Oaks Crematorium entrance is approx. 0.3m on the right, just past the entrance to the Spire Portsmouth Hospital.

    Travelling East or West on A27:

    1. Exit the A27 signed Havant / Hayling Island.
    2. At the roundabout, follow the signs for Havant / Rowlands Castle, exiting onto Park Rd South / B2149. Continue straight on and follow B2149 and signs for Havant Crematorium, over the bridge and straight over the next roundabout.
    3. At the 4th set of pedestrian / traffic lights approx. 1.7m turn right onto Bartons Rd. The Oaks Crematorium entrance is approx. 0.8m on the left after you pass the garden centre on the right.

    Nearest train station:

    Havant Train Station is 1.7 miles away.

     

    023 9222 2648
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    The Oaks Havant Crematorium
    Bartons Road,
    Havant,
    Hampshire,
    PO9 5NA,

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    Opening times

    Office Hours

    Monday – Friday – 9am – 5pm

    Service hall times

    Monday – Friday
    Full Service – 10am – 4:45pm
    Short Service – 9am – 9:30am

    Saturday – 9am – 11:30am
    Sunday/Bank holiday – By appointment only

    Book of remembrance / crematorium gates

    Monday – Friday – (April – September) – 9am – 6pm
    Monday – Friday – (October – March) – 9am – 5pm
    Weekend/Bank holiday – 9am – 4:30pm

    What our clients say...

    • Truly beautiful and peaceful. Wish I lived closer as I would choose this location for my own cremation, the focus on environment and wildlife is wonderful. During our service the peacock was walking in the garden, and then joined by a pheasant and magpie, a welcome and unexpected distraction and a reminder to that nature carries on regardless. Thank you…

      Lisette

    • A truly wonderful place to say your goodbyes calming and comforting with a beautiful backdrop as the service progress. A really nice garden of remembrance and truly respectful staff. Thank you for such professionalism.

      Pete

    • Absolutely beautifully kept grounds and a fitting service for a send-off for a much loved relative. We all felt welcomed and valued by your very professional staff and would like to thank you greatly for providing such a peaceful oasis for reflection.

      Gene

    • Absolutely beautiful there was a Kestrel perched on the post throughout my best friend's ceremony truly special god bless the open glass view of the gardens its tranquillity and combines a natural aspect.

      Spencer

    • My family held my Gran's Funeral Service here. It was handled professionally excellently & is such a lovely, peaceful natural, place. I would highly recommend them.

      Mandy

    • The team that supported us were superb; everything was orchestrated beautifully and with the greatest respect for mum. We very much felt the peace and calm within the Service hall and outside in the remembrance gardens. Our thanks to all

      Michelle

    • A beautiful, peaceful place for a funeral. The view is amazing, with trees and birds/wildlife to be seen while sitting for the service. A great, modern building. So much nicer than anywhere I have been before.

      Jo

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