Arranging a cremation
The service
The chapel/ceremony hall has seating for 70 people, including the gallery upstairs. There is also standing room in the entrance hall if a large number of mourners are expected.
A time and date for the service will be agreed and confirmed in writing. Our standard service time in the chapel is 30 minutes. Extra time can be booked in advance if required. Floral arrangements are provided and music can be requested in advance, to be played through the Obitus media system.
Facilities which can be booked in advance for an additional charge
- digital screens for displaying photos and videos during the service
- a recording of the service and a copy supplied on disc, USB or download link
- live-streaming and on-demand download of the recording
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Instructions for the committal and remains
During the service, the coffin will be placed on a raised platform called the catafalque. For the committal, you have the choice for the coffin to descend or remain in view. You may also wish to witness the start of the cremation. This is offered at specified times and must be requested at the time of the funeral booking.
You will be asked to provide instruction for the cremated remains when arranging the funeral. Once the cremation service has finished we will follow these instructions. Changes can only be made with the written authority of the applicant for cremation.
We are only able to return cremated remains to the applicant or their appointed representative listed on the cremation paperwork.
Page last updated: 12 April 2023
