What are the opening hours?

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 3pm Sunday 10am - 3pm

Brightwater Memorial Park

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Brightwater is the first indoor, above-ground burial facility in the UK.

Nestled in amongst 14 acres of mature woodland and beautifully landscaped gardens, Brightwater creates the most serene, natural setting in which to remember your loved ones.

23/04/2026

Last night Joanne and I had the pleasure of visiting Langley Park Golf Club for an LAFD meeting… such a lovely venue 🌿⛳️

There were a number of great speakers including Darryl Smith President of the NAFD and a truly inspiring talk from Nishma and Ellie from the Royal Alexandra & Albert School in Surrey. Their work supporting children from age 7, particularly those who have experienced the bereavement of a parent, is nothing short of incredible. The care, structure and nurturing environment they provide right through to sixth form leads to some amazing success stories.

A huge thank you to Karen Rattigan, Chair of LAFD Southern Region, for organising such a great evening.

15/04/2026

Grief can feel very different depending on where you are… and who you’re with 🤍

One moment, she stands alone in the cold rain, beside a headstone… quiet, still, and heavy with memories. The world feels distant, and the weight of loss is hers to carry alone.

Another moment, she’s inside Brightwater Memorial Park, surrounded by warmth, comfort, and the gentle presence of family. A cup of tea in her hands, shared stories, soft laughter… and the space to remember together.

Because remembrance doesn’t have to mean isolation. It can be connection. Support. Togetherness.

At Brightwater Memorial Park, we believe in creating places where memories are shared, not carried alone.

06/04/2026

And the employee of the year award goes to our lovely Joanne!! ⭐️
Always on hand to help out, even on Easter Monday, and in her heels!

02/04/2026

THE FUTURE OF BURIAL

As the UK continues to face increasing pressure on available land, it’s becoming clear that we need to rethink how we approach burial.

Traditional burial space is running out, particularly in urban areas, and this challenge will only grow in the years ahead. Mausolea offer a sustainable, respectful, and space efficient alternative that aligns with the needs of modern society.

Far from being a new concept, mausolea have been used for centuries around the world. Today, they provide a dignified and lasting memorial option while making far better use of limited land. They also offer families a clean, accessible, and enduring place to remember their loved ones.

At Brightwater, we are proud to be home to the UK’s first and only indoor mausoleum of its type. We are not only addressing the challenge of limited burial space, but also changing the way families are cared for after bereavement. By providing a sheltered, and thoughtfully designed environment, we are transforming the experience of visiting loved ones, offering comfort, dignity, and year-round accessibility.

It’s time for a broader conversation about the future of burial in the UK. Embracing mausolea is not just practical, it’s a forward-thinking solution to a very real and pressing issue.

BereavementCare

23/03/2026

March Makeover 🪻
A day well spent updating the hanging baskets at Brightwater 💙

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today we celebrate the incredible mums and mother figures who bring love, strength, and kindness to our lives every day.

We’re also thinking of those who can’t be with their mums today through loss or distance, and the mothers who carry the unimaginable loss of a child in their hearts. 💛

04/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating a very special lady, our wonderful Customer Service Manager, Joanne! 🎉

Wishing you the happiest and most well deserved birthday! Thank you for everything you do to look after our Brightwater families so incredibly well. Your kindness, dedication, and constant support never go unnoticed.

We’re sure all of our families would agree that Brightwater simply wouldn’t be the same without you. 💛

Here’s to you, Joanne!! We hope your day is as amazing as you are!

21/01/2026

Paying your respects shouldn’t mean having to stand in the rain. ☔️

At Brightwater we offer a welcoming indoor lounge, your choice of music as well as your personal photos scrolling on our screens… we even make you coffee!

A peaceful space to remember, reflect, and take your time to relax ☕✨

19/12/2025

Brightwater Christmas party 🥳
Lots of dancing, singing and celebrating our fabulous Brightwater team 🥂

14/12/2025

This year we are delighted to say that once again we will be holding our quiet Christmas carol service and remembrance evening at the beautiful St Giles The Abbot church, in Farnborough Village.

The service will take place this Tuesday the 16th of December, beginning at 8pm. There will be light refreshments served afterwards for anyone who would like to stay.

Everyone is welcome, and we would really love to see as many of our families as possible come together in remembrance of those loved ones who can not be with us, and to light a candle in their memory.

Address

Old Hill
Orpington
BR66BN

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441689850880

Website

http://www.brightwater.group/

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