Gedling Crematorium opens its doors to everyone

Gedling Crematorium is issuing an open invitation to local people to visit its picturesque, peaceful site on Saturday 1 October.

The crematorium is hosting a community open day between 11am and 3pm.

Local people will have the chance to tour the facilities and take a walk in the landscaped grounds as well as to meet the staff and find out more about the work they do and care they provide.

With the bereaved increasingly moving away from traditional funerals and seeking ways which will make their loved one’s final farewell more personal, the chapel will be decorated in different styles to help guide visitors about different options available for the final farewell.

Gedling Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, with 37 sites in England, Scotland and Wales, all set within beautifully-landscaped gardens of remembrance which provide pleasant, peaceful places for people to visit and reflect.

Nestling in a valley landscape just five miles from Nottingham city centre, it overlooks glorious countryside. The chapel has been especially designed in the local rural character, in the traditional red brick, with picture windows along one side to frame the magnificent views.

Giulia McDonough, site manager of Gedling Crematorium, said: “In recent times there has been a move away from the more solemn type of service, as people choose, increasingly, to want a ‘celebration of life’ rather than a traditional funeral.

“Whether the deceased was a film fanatic or supported a specific sports team, we can appropriately create specific theme in our chapel building; it’s something we are seeing more demand for.

“On our open day next month, we will have some examples of how the chapel building can be decorated to deliver a uniquely personalised service.

“The open day also gives people a chance to meet our friendly and supportive team and learn about the wide range of work we do in the local community and the support we give to many local charities and organisations.”

“There will also be plenty of time to explore our site and take time to pause and reflect, too. No appointment is necessary for the open day, and we very much look forward to welcoming local families to our lovely grounds.”