Gedling Crematorium is inviting people to visit during the period around Mother’s Day and take time to remember and reflect on beloved relatives they have lost.
On Saturday, March 29, the crematorium on Catfoot Lane in Lambley will be hosting a two-hour flower workshop, in partnership with City Flower Florists, between 12noon and 2pm.
For £30, visitors will be helped to create a personalised, hand-tied, bouquet as a tribute to their loved ones. Tea, coffee and treats will be provided during the two-hour workshop.
The event is cash only and the money needs to be with the crematorium office no later than Saturday, March 22.
Gedling Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group who own 41 sites in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Manager Giulia McDonough said: “We will also provide cards which people can write personal messages on and then deposit in our Letters to Heaven memorial post box.
“We know, from feedback we’ve had since the memorial post box was installed, that the bereaved can take great comfort from posting messages to loved ones, and it helps them maintain a feeling of connection with them.”
Anyone is welcome to visit the crematorium in order to remember their loved ones during the Mother’s Day period.
It does not matter whether or not there is a memorial to their mother or mother figure in the crematorium grounds, or where their funeral took place.
Neither does it matter if someone is recently bereaved, or suffered a loss some time ago, and it makes no difference where they live.
Giulia added: “Mother’s Day is one of those annual occasions when a loss can be felt more and we want to ensure people know that they are very welcome to take comfort in paying tribute to their loved ones at our crematorium.
“It can equally be a particularly difficult time for mothers who are bereaved of a child, and they are also extremely welcome to visit us.”
Anyone interested in booking a place should email GedlingEvents@westerleigh.co.uk, ensuring they provide their name, the size of their party, contact details and any dietary requirements.
For more information about Mother’s Day, other events, and the services available at Gedling Crematorium, visit www.gedlingcrematorium.co.uk
