Sustainability at our heart
“My mums memorial orb sits beautifully within the backdrop of The Oaks, I find a quiet comfort every time I visit.”
At The Oaks we are committed to developing and managing the crematorium in a responsible and sustainable manner, supporting Southern Co-op’s vision of working together to make a positive difference to the local economy, the environment and our communities across the South of England. The Oaks Crematorium has been built to the highest environmental standards, employing the latest techniques in cremation and clean air technology to prevent pollution to the air and surrounding environment. The low rise building has native oak cladded walls, with traditional local flint and brickwork and boasts a green sedum ‘living’ roof which provides additional habitat for wildlife.
Offering a space of remembrance
Surrounding and within the extensive grounds of the Crematorium is semi-ancient, semi-natural woodland, designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). To the northeast of the site there is a shaded naturally draining pond which provides sanctuary for a locally very rare heathland species called Floating Clubrush (Eleogiton fluitans). This is only the fourth known location for this species in Southeast Hampshire. The clubrush forms roots on the pond bed when the pond is dry and when the pond naturally fills with rainwater, its roots detach and it ‘floats’ on the top of the water, re-attaching its roots when the pond naturally dries out again. In another area of the site an attenuation pond provides further wildlife habitat. The development of the site has involved converting poor quality agricultural land used for grazing, into various enriched habitats.
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