We would like to pass on the following information for friends of John Cooke with regard to his funeral, and below is the text of an email we recieved from the family. John flew at Bicester in the 70s and 80s. He passed away on 25th April 2011.

From: dominic@wishlade.com / dwishlade@btconnect.com

We will be holding the funeral and celebration of John's life at the Chiltern Woodland Burial Park on Saturday 7th May.

The park is near Beaconsfield. More details are at the bottom of this email.

The ceremonies will begin at 11:00 am. Teas and coffee will be available from about 10:00 am. Please arrive in good time.

There will be sandwiches and refreshments after the interment. If you could let us know whether you can attend it will help for planning quantities.

The celebration and refreshments will be indoors. The burial site is about 10 minutes walk away through the woods, along packed gravel and woodchip paths, so if you would like to attend the interment, please plan appropriate footwear.

Dress: Smart preferable to somber please.

Flowers and Donations: We would prefer donations to charities John was involved with over floral tributes. Please note that the park is strict about no plastic, wrapping etc around flowers as it is a natural environment. The preferred charities are Bomber Command Association in support of the memorial sculpture and the Florence Nightingale Hospice . Cheques may be sent c/o K.Y. Green, 29 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1RP (Tel: 01296 482041). If you can supply Gift Aid declarations then the charities will benefit more from your generosity. A Gift Aid declaration must include:
· your full name
· your home address
· the name of the charity
· details of your donation, and it should say that it's a Gift Aid donation


How to reach Chiltern Woodland Burial Park
Chiltern Woodland Burial Park is easily accessible by car; the park is located just outside Beaconsfield, not far from the M40.

Approaching the park from the M40 - exit at junction 2 and take the A355 (signposted to Beaconsfield). At the first roundabout take the second exit, the A40 (signposted to GerrardsCross) and continue along it for approximately 0.5 miles. After passing the speed camera, turn left into Potkiln Lane (signposted to Jordans). The entrance to the Burial Park is on the left hand side of the road after approximately 400 yards.

Approaching the park from the Amersham area - at the south side of the town, take the A355 (signposted to Beaconsfield). Continue on the A355 to the end of the road, where you will be at east end of Old Beaconsfield. Take the second exit from the mini-roundabout, signposted to the M40. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the A40 towards GerrardsCross, and continue for approximately 0.5 miles. After passing the speed camera, turn left into Potkiln Lane (signposted to Jordans). The entrance to the Burial Park is on the left hand side of the road after approximately 400 yards.

Approaching the park from the Uxbridge area - at the northwest end of the town, take the A4020 (Oxford Road) to the Denham roundabout. Go under the motorway, and take the A40 (Oxford Road) keeping to the left hand lane as you approach the traffic lights junction with the A413. Keep on the A40 through Tatling End and past Gerrards Cross Common, continuing past The Bellhouse Hotel on your left, then take the next right into Potkiln Lane (signposted to Jordans). The entrance to the Burial Park is on the left hand side of the road after approximately 400 yards.

If you are travelling by train - the nearest railway station on Chiltern Rail is Seer Green & Jordans, from where a five minute taxi ride will bring you to the park. More frequent trains stop at either Gerrards Cross or Beaconsfield stations, although both are a few miles away.

Maps and further details can be found at http://www.woodlandburialparks.co.uk/Chiltern-Woodland-Burial-Park/Visitor-Information.ice