Crematorium memorials
Baby and infant memorial
The baby and infant memorial features a statue of a baby in a hand, inspired by Isaiah's reading from the Bible "I have you in the palm of my hand".
A polished granite plaque may be attached to the base bearing an inscription in memory of your loved one. An illustration may also be added.
There is no facility to attach personal memorabilia but floral tributes can be placed in the vases that are set in to the grass verge.
The plaques are purchased for a ten year period and may also be renewed for a further ten years at the appropriate time.
Baby and Infant Remembrance Service:
A Baby and Infant Remembrance Service, held in conjunction with South Tyneside District Hospital, takes place in the crematorium chapel on the second Saturday of May and November every year. The next one is at 3pm on Saturday 13 November.
Hymns, prayers and readings are all part of the service. All families and friends of parents who have experienced a baby's death are welcome to attend.
Boulder memorials
Located around the perimeter of Whitburn Cemetery Chapel only, these granite boulder-shaped plaques are suitable to commemorate the memory of someone not buried in the Cemetery. For example, someone who was cremated or buried elsewhere. They bear an inscription to your loved one and an illustration or photograph may also be added.
The plaques are purchased for a ten year period and may also be renewed for further ten years at the appropriate time.