The Isle of Wight council are inviting parents to an information evening at the Crematorium to share details of future plans for the memorial garden, including the ‘Born Too Soon’ area.
The council say the purpose of the evening “is to give parents a brief history and purpose of the garden of remembrance and future options for improving and managing the area”.
The event, which takes place from 6pm on Thursday 5 June will also “outline current management and maintenance responsibilities and any issues that have been identified”.
Councillor Phil Jordan is the Executive member whose portfolio includes the crematorium. He said:
“There have been reports in the local media recently about the memorial garden and there have been lots of rumours and inaccurate information about what the future plans are.
“It is important parents have the opportunity to speak directly to the staff and management at the Crematorium about the plans for the garden and to raise any concerns they may have.
“The purpose of the evening is to outline what will be happening at the crematorium and how families can get involved and help shape its future. I would encourage anyone who has loved ones laid to rest at the memorial garden to come along to the evening so the council can discuss the proposals and show families how they can take part in any consultation.”
