To hear some wonderful comments on video from a lady who attended a funeral, which she has kindly agreed we can share, click here
Clandon Wood nature watch – to learn what to look out for in November click here
Come to see multiple award winning Clandon Wood for yourself – whether you are thinking about choosing a plot or just to visit our nature reserve you will always be welcome
Clandon Wood, Epsom Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7FN
(For older Sat Navs use GU4 7TT)
Our cemetery is located on the A246 close to the junction with the A25, is within easy reach of London and has close links to the A3 and M25.
Flora: The autumn leaves across the whole site are looking fantastic. Late-season toadflax, field scabious, lesser knapweed flowers can be seen in the meadows.
The surrounding native hedgerows and young woods (oak, beech, hornbeam, and silver birch) are loaded with winter fuel for birds and mammals. You will see a bounty of hawthorn, dogwood, spindle, rosehips and mistletoe berries, alongside beech mast and acorns.
Old man's beard, clematis vitalba, looks stunning in the hedges and trees like early fluffy Christmas tinsel.
Fungi: The rains have allowed a myriad of autumn fungi fruiting to proliferate in the damp grasslands and woodlands, including yellow fieldcaps, puffballs, and chicken of the woods.
Fauna: A cold north east wind will bring flocks of winter thrushes, fieldfares, redwings and waxwings into the meadows to forage on the fallen seeds and berries.
On the pond look out for coots, moorhens, and visiting winter ducks sheltering in the reeds.
Large numbers of pheasant and red leg partridge are also feasting in the meadow. Also look out for kestrels and red kite hunting over the glades and open meadow.
The dense, tussocky meadow grasses act as "hidey holes" for mice and voles, you'll probably just see the tiny runs and 10p sized entry holes. And turning over a log might reveal hibernating newts.
At Clandon Wood we firmly believe that providing an environment for the bereaved is just as important as it is for those who have passed away. In this regard we hold a number of ‘aftercare’ events throughout the year for those left behind.
These include our monthly tea, cake and company drop ins which provide an opportunity for anyone who has been bereaved to be among and talk to others who share the experience of loss.
Held in our beautiful glass pavilion they take place from 11.30am to 2.30pm on the last Sunday of every month.
Simply drop in - whether or not you have a loved one at Clandon Wood, you will always be warmly welcomed with kindness, consideration and company.
