Now and forever, eternally a Saint.
Northampton Saints are creating a dedicated memorial space within the grounds of Franklin’s Gardens – a place of reflection and belonging for those who have lived and breathed the Club.
Every year, the Club receives many requests from supporters to scatter the ashes of loved ones at Franklin’s Gardens. Until now, it has not been possible for us to provide a final resting place.
The new Saints Memorial Wall will change that – offering supporters the opportunity to have their own ashes, or those of a loved one, interred at the heart of their cherished Club.
It will be a permanent place of belonging, where memories endure and generations can come together to celebrate lives defined by loyalty and passion – for those who sang the chants, cheered the tries, and shared in every high and low.
A dedicated space within Franklin’s Gardens, the Saints Memorial Wall offers not just a resting place that is warmer than a cemetery, but a lasting connection to the history and future of Northampton Saints.
“Franklin’s Gardens has always been more than a stadium – it is a place where memories are made, emotions felt, and lifelong connections built for generations of Saints Supporters,” said Julia Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of Northampton Saints.
“The Saints Memorial Wall enables us to respond in a deep and meaningful way to the many supporters who have asked for a place where their connection with this Club can endure, while also creating something truly distinctive in UK sport.
WHAT IS THE SAINTS MEMORIAL WALL?
The Club is partnering with specialist provider Sporting Legacies, and plans to start construction of the wall in the summer of 2026. The Saints Memorial Wall will feature a limited number of individual niches, each housing a personalised urn and fronted by a plaque made of specially-designed, weather-resistant porcelain.
Plaques will be engraved with the person’s name, date of birth, date of passing, and optional short tribute message. The Club will host a number of Interment Days each year, allowing families to mark this moment with dignity and care.
Located within a new enclosed Memorial Garden in a quiet corner of the Supporter Village at Franklin’s Gardens, the wall will be accessible every day and will remain in place for at least 50 years, ensuring a lasting tribute within the stadium footprint.
After this time, the Club will decide either to extend the life of the wall or to respectfully relocate the ashes to a permanent resting place at Franklin’s Gardens.
Whether honouring someone who has already passed or planning for your own future resting place, a niche in the Saints Memorial Wall ensures a lasting place at the heart of the Club.
SECURING YOUR PLACE
We understand that choosing a final resting place is a deeply personal decision, and families want to feel confident they are making the right choice.
We considered the quality of the space, the length of the 50‑year term, and the unique opportunity to be interred at Franklin’s Gardens – a place that holds lifelong meaning for so many – and our pricing reflects the rarity and longevity offered by this memorial.
Individual Niche – £4,000
Includes the niche, urn, personalised plaque, and interment of ashes by a qualified professional on one of a number of Interment Days held each year.
Double Niche – £8,000
Two niches side by side, sharing a single front plaque, with two urns, two sets of engraving, and interment of ashes.
Our service also includes cleaning, maintenance, insurance, security, and ongoing customer service for you and your family. The Memorial Wall will remain accessible for loved ones to visit for the full term.
Supporters can secure their niche in two ways:
- Pay in full for either an individual or double niche.
- Pay a 10% deposit now, followed by a ten-month payment plan. Monthly payments for individual niches are £360 per month, with double niches at £720 per month.
Please note; Construction of the Saints Memorial Wall in the summer of 2026 is subject to planning permission being granted. All deposits or payments will be refunded in full should construction not take place.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
If you would like to learn more or secure a space, please visit our Memorial Wall information page and complete our short enquiry form.