New Forest Crematorium provides modern and comfortable facilities nestled in a beautiful location near New Forest National Park in Hampshire.
The crematorium, which opened in April 2022, serves the communities of New Milton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and other surrounding areas of New Forest.
Upon entering the site, a vista opens across the parkland landscape to the roof lantern that highlights the chapel. Its scale provides a landmark for the site without compromising the important backdrop of the Great Woar Copse.
The chapel building enjoys views of the adjacent woodland, providing a peaceful and special setting for services. When mourners leave the chapel, they are led through the courtyard garden to the covered floral tribute area.
Contact us
At James Keen Independent Funeral Directors, we understand that every family is different. That is why we offer three clear service options, each with a fixed, all-inclusive price agreed in advance, so you can make the arrangements that feel right for you with no unexpected costs.
A private cremation without a service at the crematorium. This is often chosen by families who would rather hold their own farewell at another time or place, or who simply want a straightforward, lower-cost option. Throughout the process, your loved one remains in our care and is treated with the same dignity and respect as every funeral we arrange.
A simple service at New Milton Crematorium with family and friends present. This option provides the opportunity to come together and say goodbye in a peaceful setting, without the formality of a traditional funeral.
A fully personalised funeral service held at New Milton Crematorium. We will help you create a farewell that reflects the person who has died, supporting you with every aspect of the arrangements, from music and readings through to the return of the ashes.
All pricing will be fixed and confirmed in writing before arrangements begin. Please, find the price list here.
When you call us, you will not need to contact the crematorium separately. We take care of all liaison with New Forest Crematorium on your behalf, from the first call through to the day of the service.
We collect your loved one and bring them into our care straightaway. We manage all paperwork, including support with death registration, coordinate everything directly with the crematorium, and arrange all transport. Once the cremation has taken place, we return the ashes to you with care and without rush.
We will walk you through each step as it approaches, so nothing comes as a surprise. You can ask us anything at any point, and we will always give you a straight answer.
Call our Team
We are an independent, family-led practice. When you call us, you speak directly with James and his team, not a call centre or a regional office. There will be one consistent point of contact from your first call through to the day of the service.
We are members of SAIF, the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, which reflects our commitment to professional standards. Our pricing is fixed and transparent, with no hidden costs and nothing added once arrangements are underway.
Call 01590 213 222 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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James was kind, thoughtful and respectful. He gently guided us through the entire process with patience. This entire experience was a first for us and at one of the saddest and most traumatic times we felt as supported as possible. We would 100% recommend James and his team for the specialised and thoughtful work they do.
Exemplary and highly professional service throughout, with every effort made to accommodate the wishes of the family. Would highly recommend to anyone faced with having to arrange a funeral.
Sarah really put our family at ease and was very helpful. Made a very difficult thing to do a lot easier. Would highly recommend their services.
James was incredibly understanding and dealt with a difficult situation with care and attention. Nothing was too much trouble.
I’ve never lost a parent and didn’t have a clue what I should be doing - James made us feel very relaxed, made sure that our mum would be well looked after with him which gave us comfort. The celebrant he chose was absolutely brilliant and really made the whole experience extremely personal to us. James even sourced out a Leopard print coffin for us - the first in 22 years apparently! Would really recommend
From start to finish, Jane, Elizabeth and Dawn were very kind and respectful, and on the day of the funeral, James made everything very easy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Company.
Extremely kind & considerate. Very professional. I felt supported throughout a very difficult process. Jane was fantastic, sensitive and caring and made me feel that she truly understood and cared about us all.
James handled the funerals of both my mother and father, and in both cases everything went very smoothly and was done with great dignity. We could not have asked for more.
James and his team were extremely kind, thoughtful ad professional. As a family we appreciated the help and advice that was given.
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