The zoning of the spaces was done along the lines of traditional African concept of death which is split into three; the living, the living-dead and the dead. This segregation of spaces along these zones allows for easy servicing especially with regard to user comfort.

An anylsis of the program reveals a point of interest as the Viewing Bay acts as a focal point where various programs intersect (see the figure below). The spaces are then ordered centrally around it then zoned as per the spatial organisation beside.

The program of the proposed upgrading considers the users of the site and the range of activities related to the rituals of funeral and  cremation that could occur within the landscape. The projected users of the site include the mourners, the deceased and the general public and staff. The merging of natural elements like the gardens, pools of water, and choreographed paths produce an appropriately peaceful environment that will positively affect the psychology of the users. Series of pools and beds of flowers for example contribute to a universal language of death that spans across cultures and religious practices. The architecture itself functions as a silent reminder of our death, conveying that death is a state of change rather than the termination of a life.

The circulation within the site will be ordered using defined paths and a heirachy of signage. This will contribute to the processional arrangement of spaces and ensure that the patrons of the space do not feel lost or wander into areas that are out of bounds. A strong visual identity and signage system will be crucial to achieve this. The use of technology for example screens and an information point at the reception will reinforce a sense of place.