CELEBRATE LIFE

Do our gardens hold memories for you and your loved ones?

Our Grade I listed gardens offer a meaningful and peaceful way to remember a loved one's life during a difficult time. Choose a place within Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens that bring happy memories and remembrance with a memorial bench, wakes, funerals or scattering of ashes.  

 LEAVE A LEGACY

Help preserve a place of peace and beauty for generations to come

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is more than a historic estate, it’s a living sanctuary of rare plants, peaceful woodlands, and cherished memories. For over a century, visitors have found inspiration and tranquillity here. Now, you can ensure that future generations enjoy the same.

By leaving a gift to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in your will, you can help protect this unique place forever.

  • Help preserve a place of peace and beauty for generations to come

    Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is more than a historic estate. It’s a living sanctuary of rare plants, peaceful woodlands, and cherished memories. For over a century, visitors have found inspiration and tranquillity here. Now, you can ensure that future generations enjoy the same.

    By leaving a gift to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in your will, you can help protect this unique place forever.

    Why Leave a Gift in Your Will?

    Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is maintained and restored with care but as a privately-run estate with ambitious conservation goals, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you.

    Your legacy gift will help us:

    • Preserve rare and historic plant collections.

    • Restore heritage features, buildings, and pathways.

    • Support education, sustainability, and wildlife projects.

    • Keep the gardens open and thriving for all to enjoy.

    • No matter the size, your gift makes a lasting difference.

    Your Gift, Your Way

    There are several ways to remember Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in your will:

    • A fixed sum (also known as a pecuniary gift)

    • A share of your estate (residuary gift)

    • A specific item such as shares, property, or art

    You can also choose to support a particular area of the gardens that’s close to your heart from woodland walks to wildflower meadows or family spaces.

  • Suggested Wording for Your Will

    We always recommend using a solicitor to ensure your wishes are clear. Here’s an example of the wording they might use:

    “I give to Leonardslee Ltd, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham, RH13 6PP, the sum of £[amount] / [percentage]% of my residuary estate, to be used for its general purposes. The receipt of an authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.”

    Letting Us Know

    If you’ve already included Leonardslee Ltd or Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in your will. Thank You.
    Letting us know is entirely up to you, but we’d love the opportunity to thank you personally and keep you informed about our future plans.

    You’ll also have the option to be recognised (if you wish) as party of our legacy planting scheme.

    Speak to Us in Confidence

    We understand that legacy giving is deeply personal. If you’d like to talk about leaving a gift, we’re here to help, in complete confidence.

    Your Legacy, Our Future

    With your support, we can continue to care for this extraordinary place not just for today, but for tomorrow.

    Thank you for considering a gift to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.

Memorial Benches

MEMORIAL BENCHES

Honour the memory of a loved one with a personalised plaque on a bench in our peaceful woodland gardens.

Our memorial benches provide a dedicated space where family and friends can sit, remember, and feel close to their loved one. As you are commemorating a life lost recently, a bench plaque offers a heartfelt and lasting way to keep their memory alive.

  • For a contribution of £2,500, your dedication will be displayed on one of our benches for a 10-year period. This sponsorship supports the ongoing maintenance of the bench and gardens, helping preserve a space for quiet reflection.

Leave your legacy

SCATTERING OF ASHES

We understand that choosing a resting place for your loved one is an emotional process and we can help bring some peace during a time of loss. We will assist you in paying tribute to their life and help you find a place to scatter their ashes so that they live on perpetually. 

It is our team’s pleasure to help you find the best location, so you can keep coming back to visit for years to come. 

  • Our ash scattering location is available for £250, providing a thoughtful and respectful option for those seeking a natural and meaningful farewell. This service includes access to a dedicated area within our grounds, selected for its beauty and sense of stillness.

    We are here to guide you every step of the way, from selecting the location to ensuring the moment is handled with dignity, care, and compassion.

Scattering of ashes

FUNERALS & WAKES

While you are going through a difficult time, we would love to assist with your plans and provide a picturesque setting for you and your family to pay your respects to your loved one.   

Whether you’re planning an intimate farewell or a larger gathering, our team has the pleasure of helping you plan the perfect way to honour your loved one.

  • Our available venues include:

    The Engine House

    The Courtyard & Wine Garden

    Both venues provide a serene backdrop for remembrance, with both indoor and outdoor.

    Prices vary depending on your requirements. We recommend getting in touch with our team to discuss your needs.

    Enquire to learn more about holding a funeral or wake at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.

Honour your loved ones