Here you will find quotes from families who have chosen to lay their loved ones to rest at Penlow.
Below are answers to a few of the questions on the ANBG feedback forms from our families:
How would you describe the burial ground?
- Magical, totally peaceful, a place to rest – Mrs F
- Peaceful, very natural, very personal, wonderful countryside surrounding the site – Mrs C
Tranquil – Mr D - Excellently presented, beautiful area – Mrs D
- Peaceful, beautiful and a wonderful place for a final resting place – Mrs S
- Perfect, peaceful, restful – Mr B
- Beautiful (when dry) – Mrs D
- Beautiful, stunning views – Mrs W
- An idyllic, peaceful, beautiful place to lay your loved ones to rest – Mrs S
- Peaceful, tranquil, good views out to sea – Mrs P
- Beautiful, open ground, wonderful views, rolling grass land – Mrs B
- Wonderful, peaceful, a perfect resting place – Mrs S
What made you decide on this burial ground rather than any other?
- Locality, website, environment & customer service.
- Closest to me. Also I love the location and ethos of the people running the site.
- Once I had visited – I knew it was the only place for us.
- Closer to home and the view felt perfect.
- Exactly what my husband would have chosen, also total faith in Sheridon and how she runs the site – Mrs F
- It is so peaceful and natural, also very near M’s favourite place – Hartland Quay – Mrs C
- Dad lived in the area for 40 years – Mr D
- Well tended and cared for – Mrs D
- A most beautiful place to be laid to rest. Support and advice from Sheridon and family excellent – Mrs S
- The place allowed me to subsume – Mr B
- It is close to family – Mrs W
- The area, the peacefulness, because it was so natural, no headstones, ornaments, obvious graves. Overall beauty of the place and kindness of owners – Mrs S
- My husband was born nearby so know the area well – Mrs P
- We love the Atlantic Highway – its seemed appropriate – Mrs B
Overall comments –
- ‘That is the best funeral I have ever been to!’ Comments from family and friends after the burial of my husband.
- Would highly recommend – a beautiful peaceful site. Enhancing the natural environment. Well maintained site with very good management who are very empathic and helpful – nothing is too much trouble. Site is always accessible and we are kept informed with a regular newsletter.
- A beautiful place, totally in tune with our beliefs. The atmosphere is very special and almost secret. It is well looked after but still has a sense of wildness. Owners are very accessible and always willing to help.
- Sheridon makes everything easy, doesn’t push, is always there if needed. Thank you Sheridon
- The kindness & consideration given by the staff is first class. Nothing is too much trouble. When accommodating requirements the attention to detail cannot be faulted. The overall concept is the 21st century solution to the world in which we live – thank you all.
- It felt the most natural thing to bury Tom in a field that will be a nature reserve in time to come. It made the whole process so much less traumatic. Everyone who attended said what a lovely spot it was and how they liked the idea of a natural burial.
- I was absolutely blown away to find such a perfect place for Mum. Sheridon was wonderful, showing us around the site and telling us about all the projects they have going on. I love that she refers to people there as ‘residents’ it’s so cosy and full of love and LIFE.
- A beautiful site run in a most humane and professional manner. I was happy to put my husband (and in the future me) in their care – Mrs F
- To lay M to rest in such a peaceful, magical place was so fitting. The whole experience was truly wonderful for such a sad day – Mrs C
- A big thank you to Sheridon and family for all the help and support during this sad time, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Atlantic Rest – Mr D
- Atlantic Rest is a truly wonderful, beautiful, soulful location to visit loved ones who have this as their final resting place. Sheridon and family are so very lovely and helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them and offer good advice and great support.
- It is the place I chose to accept my parent’s ashes; therefore it must be the best, the most suited. My family in attendance agree with that statement 100% – Mr B
- I am writing to say what a very special day we all had with you, to thank you first for the existence of the lovely site, second for your help on the day – Mrs B
- So very peaceful, personal and exactly what we wanted. We thank Sheridon and her family for all their help and support, they were fantastic – Mrs S
- Very happy with our family funeral in such a lovely spot, will be paying regular visits. Good to have this alternative choice – Mrs P
- My husband’s funeral was quite lovely. Everyone commented on the lovely site. The simple natural service – Mrs B
- Our friends and family all expressed their absolute approval as to the choice of site for my husband. Wonderful, beautiful were words expressed by many. Some did not know of these natural burial sites. Completely uncommercialised – Mrs S.
If you have used Atlantic Rest and would like to leave feedback digitally – you may do so here.