ADVERTORIAL FEATURE
An estimated 74% of funeral services in the UK involve cremation, but most people know very little about what happens – and there are many negative preconceptions and concerns about the cremation process.
To help dispel the myths surrounding cremations, Gedling Crematorium near Nottingham is inviting the public to an open day on Saturday 27th of July, between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
Gedling Crematorium has been open since early 2017 so it is familiar to many in the area. Few, however, know much about what goes on behind the scenes. If you feel you would like to find out more, why not pay the site a visit and talk to the people who work there?
TAKE A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
Throughout the open weekend there will be experienced staff on hand to answer any questions you may have and talk you through the processes involved. There will be tours inside and out with access to all areas including ‘the room behind the curtains’.
The open weekend is the perfect opportunity to have an informal conversation and ask those questions you never thought you’d ask. Staff will be available to answer queries of a practical nature, including details of the types of services available, to show you the chapel, ceremony rooms and memorials or discuss the music system and live streaming services. Alternatively you could simply choose to remember a loved one as you walk through the well cared for memorial gardens.
LOTS TO SEE
On the day you will be able to meet a number of local funeral directors, officiants and civil celebrants who will be able to answer any questions you may have about funerals. There will be displays of interesting items and vehicles and you can enjoy light refreshments.
Gedling Crematorium is set in glorious rolling countryside, with newly landscaped memorial gardens overlooking the beautiful Dumbles valley. If you want to make a day of it, nearby garden centres Floralands and Brookfields are within 5 minutes of the crematorium and both have cafés.
HOW TO GET THERE
Whether you stop in for a quick look or stay longer, why not pay a visit? If you are coming from Mansfield direction travel south on the A60. After approx. 10 miles take the first exit at the roundabout and then immediately turn right into Lime Lane. Follow this road until Catfoot Lane can be found on the left. Gedling Crematorium can be found along here on the left.
From Nottingham, take the B684 North through Alexandra Park and Mapperley, past Mapperley Golf Club then after about 3.5 miles turn right into Catfoot Lane.
For an interesting experience and the opportunity to learn more on a subject that is often taboo, just drop in on the 27th.
Crematorium Manager Kevin Browne hopes to welcome as many people from the community as possible through the gates on this special day. However if you are unable to attend but would like to learn more, Kevin is always happy to show people around by prior arrangement – please contact him on 01159 675230.
