GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks is delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Thames Hospice’s Trunks Across The Thames campaign in 2026 – a vibrant fundraising initiative that will help provide vital care and support for those facing life-limiting illness. 

At GreenAcres, our mission has always been to provide a place of peace, reflection, and connection in nature for those who are experiencing loss. Thames Hospice shares this deep commitment to supporting individuals and families in their darkest moments, offering comfort, compassion, and dignity when it matters most. 

The Trunks Across The Thames campaign, featuring beautifully decorated elephant sculptures displayed across the region, celebrates creativity, community spirit, and the healing power of nature – values that are at the very heart of what we do. Elephants are known for their strong bonds and enduring memories, making them a powerful symbol for remembrance and the support we give one another through life’s most difficult journeys. 

Christopher Koller, Managing Director at GreenAcres, said: 
“We are honoured to stand alongside Thames Hospice in this uplifting campaign. Both of our organisations understand that, in times of grief, moments of beauty and connection can provide strength and hope. By bringing art, nature, and community together, Trunks Across The Thames will touch hearts, raise essential funds, and remind us all of the resilience of the human spirit.” 

Funds raised through the campaign will directly support Thames Hospice’s essential work, ensuring that patients and their loved ones receive expert care, emotional support, and comfort in a compassionate environment. 

Through our partnership, GreenAcres is proud to help create a legacy of kindness, remembrance, and healing for our community – a reminder that even in the most challenging times, nature and togetherness can light the way forward. 

About GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks 

  • GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks offer a contemporary choice for people’s funerals, burials, cremation, and memorial services across many faiths, supporting diverse communities across 260 acres of carefully managed woodlands, meadowland and grounds. They are committed to nurturing the natural environment to enable more people to live with loss more easily. 
  • They have created six beautiful, natural spaces in British woodlands and landscapes situated in Bucks (Chiltern Park), Norfolk (Colney Park), Essex (Epping Park), Hampshire (Heatherley Park), south east London (Kemnal Park) and Merseyside (Rainford Park). The Group has plans to create new parks, all designed by its sister company Cemetery Development Services (CDS), according to green design philosophy that minimises impact on the environment. 
  • The GreenAcres Group is a private company and allocates a portion of its revenue to an Independent Trust Fund in order to ensure the longevity of all of its parks for generations to come. 
  • GreenAcres is a member of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM), Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA), and as such is independently assessed by national organisations that monitor the industry standards.