Mortlake Crematorium

15/10/2026

💙 THE WAY OF THE FATHER 💙

At Mortlake Crematorium, we recognise the importance of remembering every baby and supporting all those who grieve, including the dads who carry their loss with them throughout their lives.

Mark, Dad of Christian and James, and photographer at Remember My Baby, has written the following poem, which he has kindly given permission to share.

THE WAY OF THE FATHER

The way of the father is being met in the hospital corridor to be told, “I’m sorry, we’ve done everything we can.”

The way of the father is whispering through tears to his baby. “I’m so sorry there’s nothing I could do.”

The way of the father is to walk with shoulders back, carrying an empty baby seat to the hospital carpark.

The way of the father is making the phones calls he never imagined he’d have to make. For some reason he feels ashamed that he’ll return to the office no longer and expecting Dad.

The way of the father is phoning a friend two years after the offer was made to talk. Just that reassurance has kept him comforted. He’s shared that he’s published a book to help himself make sense of it all and hopefully offer some comfort to others.

The way of the father is joining a football team of bereaved dads and to have his baby’s name embroidered under the badge. A brotherhood he never imagined he’d join. Their messages sent on the anniversary fill his heart like nothing else.

The way of the father is to decide to run a marathon in memory of his baby, he hopes with all his heart that the sponsorship he’ll raise will go towards preventing others having to go through the same. Above all, his baby’s name is lifted high in remembrance.

The way of the father is to quietly, and alone, pour out tears as he goes through a memory box of photographs and hand prints decades later. He knows he’ll feel better in a while, but even after all these years, something deep down needs to grieve once again.

The way of the father is to meet again, on days just like these to remember together with those who truly understand.

15/10/2026

🕯️ Wave of Light – Baby Loss Awareness Week 🕯️

The final day of Baby Loss Awareness Week is marked by the global Wave of Light at 7pm tonight, when people around the world light a candle in memory of the babies who have died.

At Mortlake Crematorium, we warmly welcome anyone who would like to join us in our Chapel between 7pm and 8pm to light a candle, remember their baby, and feel part of this special moment of remembrance.

Every candle represents a little life remembered, a love that never fades, and a family that will never forget. 💗

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you are welcome here. You are not alone.

🕯️ Light a candle. Remember a life. Share the light.

09/10/2026

🦋 Baby Loss Awareness Week 💗

At Mortlake Crematorium, we remember all the babies who have died and the families who carry their love with them every day.

During Baby Loss Awareness Week, we invite you to tie a ribbon to our main gates in memory of a baby or babies who have died. Each ribbon is a small but meaningful way to honour a precious life, share a moment of remembrance and show families that they are not alone.

🎀 Ribbons are available free of charge by our main gate, and everyone is welcome to take part.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, your baby will always be remembered, always be loved and always matter.

We are thinking of all the families who have experienced the loss of a baby. You are not alone. 💗

If you would like us to tie a ribbon on the gate for you, please direct message.

29/09/2026

🎶 MELODY MISFITS CHOIR – TONIGHT! 🎶

Feeling the Tuesday stress? Come and sing it out! 🎤💃

Join us tonight at 6pm in the Chapel at Mortlake Crematorium for another evening with the wonderful Melody Misfits Choir.

✨ No charge
✨ No auditions
✨ No judgement – especially about the sound! 😄
✨ Just come along, have fun and sing!

We’re looking forward to welcoming some new singers and seeing our regular members again. ❤️

Tonight’s song theme has been chosen by Jeremy, and our favourite song tonight is…

🪁 “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”! 🪁

So leave that Tuesday stress at the door, lift your voice and sing out loud! 🎶

Everyone is welcome. We’ll see you at 6pm! 💙

18/09/2026

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning at Mortlake Crematorium 🍰☕

We’re delighted to be taking part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning on Friday 25 September, from 9am to 4pm. 💚

We’d love you to join us for a cuppa and some delicious homemade cakes — and if you’d like to, you can also bring along a cake for others to enjoy! 🧁🍪

It’s a lovely opportunity to come together, enjoy some good food and a chat, while raising money for a wonderful cause.

Every penny raised helps support people living with cancer and their families. 💚

📅 Friday 25 September
⏰ 9am–4pm
📍 Mortlake Crematorium

Come along, have a cake (or two! 😉), and help us make a difference.

15/09/2026

Last Wednesday I felt incredibly privileged to be at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Good Grief Trust. 💜

It was a beautiful and very moving occasion, but for me, the most poignant part was listening to bereaved people share their stories.

Many had experienced the devastating loss of someone they loved and, from that grief, had gone on to create charities in memory of those who had died, turning their own experiences into something that could help others.

There is something very special about peer-to-peer support. When someone who has been through grief says, “I understand, I’ve been there too,” it can make the hardest days feel just a little less lonely.

Talking about the difficult days, the sadness and the things that people don't always understand about grief can help someone else realise that what they are feeling is normal, and that they are not alone.

I truly believe it is the lived experience, kindness and support of others that can help people find their way through grief.

The Good Grief Trust now brings together more than 1,400 bereavement charities and organisations under one umbrella. That means we can help signpost bereaved people towards the support they need.

At Mortlake Crematorium, we see every day how important support is, not just at the time of a funeral, but before, during and after a death.

I have huge respect and appreciation for every person who has taken their own experience of loss and created something to help others. What an incredible legacy for the people who have died.

Congratulations to The Good Grief Trust on 10 wonderful years of bringing people together and making sure that no one has to go through grief alone. 💜

09/09/2026

🌸 Donated flowers

Flowers can hold so much meaning. They are chosen with love to honour someone special, and it can be lovely to know that their beauty doesn’t have to end when the funeral is over. 💐

We are incredibly grateful to the families who choose to donate their funeral flowers to Mortlake Crematorium so that they can be enjoyed by others in our local community.

Recently, some of these beautiful flowers were taken to Lyle House Care Home, where the residents enjoyed creating their own floral arrangements. 🌷

The residents created their own arrangements and are on residents’ bedside tables, bringing colour, beauty and plenty of smiles.

There is something very special about knowing that flowers given in memory of a loved one are continuing to bring happiness to other people. ❤️

To all the families who donate their flowers, thank you. Your generosity creates a wonderful legacy of kindness and means that something given with love can go on to bring joy to others.🌺

25/08/2026

🎶 Come and sing with the Melody Misfits Choir tonight! 🎶

Everyone is very welcome to join us at 6pm in our Chapel. The songs tonight have been chosen by our choir member Charlie. 🎵

It’s completely free, and we really are a welcoming bunch. All talents are welcome — especially those who have none! 😂 You definitely won’t be alone!

We turn the music up loud, sing along and have a good time. It really is good for the soul. ❤️

Come along, have a sing and see what you think. No experience needed — just bring yourself!

29/07/2026

💙 Grief Café at Mortlake Crematorium 💙

Grief can feel lonely, but you don't have to face it alone.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month, from 2.00pm–3.30pm, in our beautiful waiting room for our Grief Café.

Tea, coffee and cakes are provided, and you'll find a warm, welcoming space where bereaved people can come together. There is no expectation to share your personal story, you are welcome to simply sit with others who understand.

There are often tears, but there is laughter too. It's about people supporting one another through kindness, understanding and companionship.

Everyone is welcome.

📍 Mortlake Crematorium
🗓️ First Saturday of every month
🕑 2.00pm–3.30pm

If you need immediate bereavement support, please contact who offer excellent advice and resources for anyone coping with loss.

15/07/2026