Location
Spernal Lane, Great Alne, Alcester B49 6JG.
Unfortunately, some Sat Nav's will not accept the postcode. As an alternative, you can navigate to the “Mother Huf Cap” pub at B49 6HQ. From there drive north on Spernal Lane and Alne Wood Park is about 1.3 miles up on the right.
For driving directions and information about public transport, please visit our directions page.
Site access
The gates will be open at least 45 minutes before the scheduled time for the funeral. As you drive into the Alne Wood Park site you will see a large parking area for visitors. Other than the funeral cars and vehicles for those who may have difficulty climbing the hill, all cars should be parked here and the burial site accessed on foot. The walk to the gravesite will take 5-10 minutes and will include waling over potentially wet and uneven terrain.
Depending on the recent weather the ground can be muddy and is uneven. As such, we strongly recommend suitable footwear. In dry conditions flat shoes or trainers may suffice, however if there has been recent rain then Wellington boots or walking boots will be more suitable. The site is open to the elements, consequently, if the weather forecast indicates the potential for rain or wind, please wear appropriate clothing and consider bringing umbrellas.
Please be aware that Alne Wood Park does not currently have any toilet facilities onsite. The closest toilets are located at the Mother Huf Cap pub - B49 6HQ.
Funeral Cars
On the day of the funeral, we allow the main funeral vehicles and cars of anyone who may have difficulty walking up to the burial ground access to the track to the top of the hill. Any cars going up the hill should wait for directions from staff. Cars should follow the track up the hill following signs around the circular track to the place closest to the grave site which will be signposted.
After the funeral, cars can continue round the track and then drive back down the hill. While driving up the track will reduce the need for those in the vehicles to climb the slope. There will still be some distance to cover across uneven and potentially muddy ground to access the gravesite. As such we’d recommend that those who may need assistance have someone who can give them support.
Tributes
Only natural cut flowers or plants, without plastic packaging or foam (oasis) blocks, should be left on the grave, these can be tied with biodegradable material such as twine. To minimise environmental impact, we suggest buying locally sourced, home-grown flowers or bringing something from your garden. Flowers are composted once they have wilted.
We understand the desire to leave other tributes but ask you to note that to maintain a natural environment and ensure safety for local wildlife nothing else should be left on a grave site - anything found other than naturally tied plants will be removed by site staff.
Please contact us if you have any other questions about attending a funeral or access to the site.
