Derek Mannell
Arrangements for the funeral of Derek Mannell
Friday 11th January 2pm at Westall Park Natural Burial Ground
Followed by a service at The Christadelphian Hall in Kings Norton at 3.30pm
Family and friends are gathering at Westall Park near Redditch to acknowledge Derek’s death, and to celebrate his life. All are welcome at the burial.
Afterwards, all are invited to a service of remembrance at The Christadelphian Hall in Kings Norton at 3.30pm.
There is more information including details on dress code in the tabs below.
Derek’s family and friends welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about him so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage.
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Westall Park is one of the UK’s finest natural burial grounds and aims to create a place which those who wish to remember their loved ones will want to visit, not out of a sense of duty, but from the pleasure and peace of mind it can evoke. Westall Park has created an eco-friendly cemetery as a place for quiet reflection in an informal setting amongst trees, wild flowers and wildlife. Eventually it will become a woodland glade, full of nature where all wildlife is encouraged to thrive.
Address: Holberrow Green, Nr Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6JY
A map can be found by clicking this link.
Derek was a man of faith having been baptised in 1971. He had his Bible open daily and firmly believed in living a life to the best of his ability in step with the teachings of Jesus which he did quietly and practically. From his Bible reading Derek firmly believed in resurrection from the dead at the return of Jesus and died in this hope. The service at Kings Norton Christadelphian Hall where Derek was a member will be a an opportunity to remember Derek, his personal faith and to thank God for Derek’s life and hope.
Light refreshments will be provided after the service.
Address: Corner of Harbinger Road and Bells Lane, Kings Norton B38 0AD
A map can be found HERE
There’s no particular dress code. Please just come in whatever makes you feel comfortable and dress up warmly if you are coming to Westall Park.
If you’re coming to Westall Park please remember is essentially a park. Wellies / sturdy shoes and umbrellas may be needed if it has been raining, wrap up warm for the weather.
Family flowers only please.
Until recently Derek and Ruth shared a flat in sheltered living accommodation run by the Christadelphian Care Homes. Ruth now lives full time in Kingsleigh House at Kings Norton where Derek was also nursed just before he died. Christadelphian Care Homes (CCH) are a registered charity and donations in lieu of flowers would be welcome.
A box will be available at the service or you can donate independently via online banking to the following account:
Natwest 60-20-11
Account no 52071790
Please use Derek Mannell’s funeral donation as the reference.
We knew Derek and Ruth many years ago in Leeds. Derek was a lovely, gentle and totally reliable person. Having renewed our contact in recent years Derek had not changed and we enjoyed visiting him and Ruth in their flat and in Kingsley House.. We will remember Derek with great affection and respect.