Saints plan memorial wall for fans’ ashes at Franklin's Gardens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Northampton Saints will build a memorial wall for fans' ashes as part of a redevelopment at Franklin's Gardens. Approved by West Northamptonshire Council, the project includes a memorial garden and food and drink outlets. Chief executive Julia Chapman emphasized the wall will provide a lasting connection for supporters. The ashes will be interred for 50 years, with costs ranging from £4,000 to £8,000. Work on the project is expected to begin this summer.
- •Memorial wall approved as part of fan village redevelopment.
- •Ashes interred for 50 years; costs between £4,000 and £8,000.
- •Project includes food and drink outlets, and a new memorial park.
- •Work is scheduled to start this summer at Franklin's Gardens.
- •Chapman highlights inspiration from similar projects at Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Saints to create memorial wall for fans' ashes
"The redevelopment of the fans' village will include a memorial garden and food and drink outlets.
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