St Albans Woodland Burial Trust
St Albans Woodland Burial Trust (Registered Charity No. 1118216)
Located via The College Equestrian Centre Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford. MK44 2JP
Administrator: Mrs Linda Parry, c/o St Mark’s Church Community Centre
Tel/Fax +44 1234 342613 Email: office@woodlandburialtrust.com
Outside office hours or emergency contact 07922 053740 or 07973 113861
Set in beautiful countryside in Keysoe, Bedfordshire and surrounded by 60 acres of woodland.
Access to the woodland is through the College Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford. MK44 2JP
The consecration service
On Monday 14 August 2006 St Mark's Church received planning permission for a woodland burial ground at Keysoe in Bedfordshire. Consecration took place on 7 June at 2.00pm by the Bishop of Bedford, The Right Reverend Richard Inwood.
Pictures were taken by Mr John Day of the consecration service.
Consecration officials The service was led by the Reverend Charles Royden with consecration by The Right Reverend Richard Inwood, Bishop of Bedford. The Reverend Martin Hounsefield represented the Methodist Church. Mr Lee Coley, Solicitor for the Diocese of St Albans was responsible for the legal proceedings. |
A welcomed guest Towards the middle of the picture wearing a light brown coat, you can make out The Venerable Malcolm Lesiter. As Archdeacon of St Albans Diocese he had worked as part of the original team desginated by the Diocesan Synod, to establish a woodland burial ground. |
The bounds Consecration involves the physical walking of all the area to be consecrated. |
Circular tour The 2 acre circle was walked by many of those attending. |
Attire For this consecration service the Bishop removed his mitre and wore more substantial footwear. |
Clergy Present The Reverend Dr Sam Cappleman and the Reverend Dr Joan Crossley assisted in the service from St Mark's and Putnoe Heights Church. |
The commencement of the Consecration service Clergy assemble with Trustees, members of the pubic and friends. |
Nearly finished After the consecration the assembled congregation withdrew to the College Equestrain Centre for refreshments. |