• Remembrance & Culture

    Picture of Cemetery from hilltop overlooking the Gower Estuary

    Our rituals of remembrance are woven from culture and belief, yet these are changing. As generations pass and families scatter geographically & emotionally, the old ways of tending graves and keeping memories alive begin to fade. The resting places of family often go untended, their locations sometimes forgotten—echoes of respect and love once expressed through gentle acts of care.


    Honouring Our Fallen: Joining the “Eyes On, Hands On” Initiative

    Veteran graves and memorials are more than just names engraved in stone — they are stories of bravery, sacrifice, and love for one’s country. Each headstone represents a life cut short and a family forever changed. Remembering and caring for these resting places is a way of keeping their legacy alive, ensuring that future generations understand the true cost of the freedoms we enjoy today.

    We believe remembrance is an active duty. That’s why we’re proud to share that we are in the process of registering with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) as part of their “Eyes On, Hands On” initiative.

    This inspiring program empowers local volunteers to locate, assess, and help care for the graves of fallen service members. By taking part, we’ll be contributing to the CWGC’s mission of preserving these sites of remembrance across the world. From gently cleaning headstones to reporting any signs of wear or damage, every small action helps ensure that these places of honour remain cared for and respected.

    For us, this work goes beyond maintenance — it’s about connection. Each visit to a veteran’s grave is a moment to reflect, to remember, and to ensure that no one who served is ever forgotten.

    If you share our passion for remembrance and would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can keep the memory of our heroes alive — not just in history books.

  • Flight Lieutenant Gerald ‘ Gerry’ English

    Portfolo permission granted

    As one half of Sacred Graves; Richie was honoured to tend a family grave, its story of Great grandparents and two uncles, stretching back over a hundred years.
    With gentle care and perfect timing, now standing ready for a new poppy wreath to be laid by air cadets on Remembrance Sunday. A quiet tribute, high on a Welsh valley hillside, where past and present meet in gratitude and grace.


    Plans for a follow-up care includes an eco-clean, including gravel wash; prior to laying a family Christmas wreath. A deeper clean when spring awakens; caring for the stone and the earth around it with the same respect it’s always known.

    RIP Uncle Gerry

    Flight Lieutenant Gerald ‘ Gerry’ English

    18th May 1947 – 16th September 2018

    Laid to rest with:

    Florence English – Died 19th September 1930 aged 46

    Joseph English – Died 10th February 1957 aged 77

    John English – Died 2nd June 1918 aged 9 years