New chapter for our community with The Solent Crematorium

A New Chapter for Our Community: The Solent Crematorium

At Solent Stems, we’ve always believed flowers carry emotions that words often can’t. They bring comfort, celebrate love, and create moments of beauty in life’s most tender times. That’s why we were heartened to hear about the new crematorium being built in Lee-on-the-Solent, The London Cremation Company are currently developing the new crematorium and is set to open in July 2026.

Why this matters to local families

For many years, families in our area have had limited choice when arranging cremations, often needing to travel further than they’d like at such a difficult moment. The new crematorium will offer something closer, more accessible, and designed with care—giving people a peaceful place to say goodbye without the added strain of distance and delays.

From our perspective as a local florist, it also means we’ll be able to support families even better. We’ll be able to deliver floral tributes more quickly, ensuring that the flowers you choose arrive looking their very best—fresh, vibrant, and filled with meaning.

A gentle place for reflection

From what’s been shared, the crematorium will include landscaped gardens and a calm, welcoming chapel. It will sit near the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Park—a much-loved green space created to celebrate Her Majesty’s remarkable reign. The closeness of the park adds something very special: a reminder of community pride, history, and reflection in a place designed to honor lives with dignity.

We can already picture the flowers adding their own soft touch—whether it’s a simple bouquet of wildflowers or a graceful arrangement designed to celebrate a life well lived.

It also brings to mind the story of Daedalus, the legendary Greek artist and craftsman. Known for his extraordinary skill and creativity, Daedalus crafted intricate works that blended beauty with purpose—much like the arrangements we create at Solent Stems. Every petal, every stem, every carefully considered design can be seen as a small tribute to that same dedication to artistry and care, helping families express feelings words alone cannot.

Here for you, always

For us, this new crematorium isn’t just about a new building—it’s about being there for our community. At Solent Stems, every arrangement we create carries care, respect, and love. As the opening date draws nearer, we’ll be ready to support families in Lee-on-the-Solent and beyond, making sure flowers continue to play their special role in life’s most heartfelt moments.

Here for you, always

For us, this new crematorium isn’t just about a new building—it’s about being there for our community. At Solent Stems, every arrangement we create carries care, respect, and love. As the opening date draws nearer, we’ll be ready to support families in Lee-on-the-Solent and beyond, making sure flowers continue to play their special role in life’s most heartfelt moments.

if you’d like to talk about tribute flowers, or simply want some guidance choosing something personal and meaningful, we’re always here to help.

Visit our online shop or get in touch—we’ll be honoured to walk with you through every step.