Glynn Valley Crematorium

Telephone: 01208 72273 / 01208 73858

Crematorium information

The Crematorium opened in February 1989 and has 10 acres of well landscaped gardens of remembrance. Its beautiful grounds are a secluded and serene resting place for loved ones. 

Our St Petroc’s Chapel features a magnificent picture window which is admired by many for its beautiful views over the tranquil valley and caters for multi-cultural and multi-faith requirements. The chapel seats 60 and uses a music system facility offering a wide range of products for personal tributes equipped with a hearing loop system. Our waiting room is available for relatives and friends to await the arrival of the funeral cortege. This room can also be used to watch the service on a screen if families wish.

We also pay particular attention to the needs of our less-abled visitors, with full access, including accessible parking and toilet facilities. 

Our tranquil gardens of remembrance are tended by a knowledgeable team who take personal pride in caring for the grounds. We host a wide variety of memorials including scattering, rose beds and private gardens, and a specially designed memorial garden for bereaved parents.

In 2010, an idyllic lake complete with stream, bridge and meandering paths was developed. It enhanced the already beautiful setting of Forest View, transforming the area and changing its name to Lake View. As a whole our gardens of remembrance offer a peaceful and timeless haven for families to visit. Our memorial staff can show you around the gardens at any time and help you to make your choice of memorial.

We hold an Open Day and Carol Service each year where we invite families to attend a service of memorial.

We are here to help you with your service and memorial. Our dedicated and caring staff treat every family with dignity and respect. 

Admin office email address - glynnvalley.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk

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Opening Hours

The Office:
Our office is open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00. We encourage booking an appointment prior to visiting. Please contact the crematorium to make an appointment.

The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can still take place by means of an appointment.

The Grounds:
Our gardens of remembrance remain open to members of the public all year round.

The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium by telephone and email.

The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our Book of Remembrance is available during normal office hours. Before visiting please contact the crematorium directly.

Parking

There is ample car parking at Glynn Valley, allowing for approximately 200 cars. If the top car park is full, there is an overflow car park which can be used.

Glynn Valley Crematorium

Our fees

We know that understanding what goes into the cost of a funeral can sometimes be difficult for families. We also recognise that understanding the overall financial implications of arranging a funeral is important. To this end we have included a downloadable price list of the services available to you.

It is important to us that any confusion is completely removed to help families to fully understand what the Cremation Fee includes, and what this means as part of the wider cost of the funeral. We have outlined the elements that are necessary to provide a cremation service to you below, although of course we would be happy to discuss any further queries you might have directly with you. You can contact us at any time to talk through any further options and any fees that might apply.

The cremation fee includes the following:

• All professional services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation.
• The use of our Chapel along with the assistance of a trained staff member on the day of the service.
• The provision of music during the funeral service (please contact the Crematorium for details of our available options).
• The sensitive handling of the cremation in line with environmental legislation.
• The appropriate national environmental levy for mercury abatement.
• The scattering or interment of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or the preparation for their removal along with a suitable container and the Cremation Certificate.
• Alternatively, we will look after the ashes safely and securely at our Crematoria site and can share with you the various options and next steps available to care for your loved ones ashes.

We also offer weekend services, fees for which along with  other available services are detailed in the PDF attachment entitled Cremation Price List

Direct cremation

We have a number of options available to meet the ever increasing demand for this service which are detailed below.

Unattended Direct Cremation

• There will be no service in the chapel and no mourners in attendance.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their decision having had time for further thought and discussion.

Attended Direct Cremation

• The attended direct cremation is available at 9.00am.
• This option enables families to attend the crematorium and spend a few moments in the chapel, maybe listening to a piece of music as they pay their last respects.
• The crematorium staff will be available to help and assist you during the time at the crematorium, showing you both in and out of the chapel at the appropriate times.
• Music may also be played should you wish.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their mind having had time for further thought.

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