Crematoriums

Modern Day Crematoriums

Most crematoria these days are light, uplifting spaces that offer families flexibility to create a unique and personal farewell. They are often set in beautiful landscapes, with memorial gardens and spaces for quiet contemplation.

Light, Contemporary Service Chapels or Ceremony Halls

Funeral services can be held in service chapels, or ceremony halls. Whether light and airy or more traditionally styled, the chapels are warm and welcoming spaces. Most tend to offer live streaming and tribute slideshow services.

Beautiful Gardens of Remembrance

Modern day crematoriums are surrounded by beautiful grounds, often with Gardens of Remembrance and areas for the scattering of ashes. These provide calm, uplifting spaces for families to return to, a space for reflection and to commemorate their loved one.

We love the ‘Letters to Heaven’ memorial post boxes that are located at Westerleigh’s crematoria. Writing down thoughts and feelings can bring great comfort at a time of grief and so it is lovely that people can write letters to those they have lost and post them.

Inspiration for Creating a Unique & Personal Farewell

Some families have a religious ceremony at a place of worship either before or after the cremation, or a non-religious ceremony at another venue. Others have a ceremony in the chapel at the crematorium. The service can be religious or non-religious and can include the usual elements such as readings, prayers, music and singing.

At the end of the service, the coffin can be commited or can remain in situ whilst mourners pay their respects as they leave the chapel. Some crematoria have rooms where a reception can be held after the service, or mourners might gather at a family home or other location.

Creating a unique and personal service allows you to honour the life of your loved one in a way that feels right for you and those you love. For ideas and inspiration, please go to Things to Consider for a Funeral Service.

For information about direct cremation and attended direct cremation, please go to Direct Cremation.

Find Further Helpful Information About Planning a Funeral or Celebration of Life

If you would like information about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.

Find Locations for a Funeral or Celebration of Life

To find locations for a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Locations.