CROSS OF SACRIFICE

Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield, the stone cross with a downward sword reflects the faith of the majority of those commemorated in the cemetery.

Initially known simply as the ‘Great Cross’, it later became known as the Cross of Sacrifice. The cross is usually found in sites with over 40 commemorations and it varies in size depending on the size of the cemetery. We use four different sizes, which range in height from 4.4 metres to just over 9 metres, depending on the size of the cemetery in which it is placed.

The base is octagonal and allowed further flexibility in the design meaning that the whole structure was capable of being incorporated into walls or allowing for seating features at its base.