Public Notice July 2021

Posted on 16 July 2021

  • As of 19th July, 2021 the number of attendees at funerals will be as follows:-
    • Ogden Chapel: 100 mourners
    • Jamieson Chapel: 50 mourners
    • Haigh Chapel: 12 mourners
  • All attendees are strongly recommended to wear face coverings whilst in the chapels and main building
  • We ask that attendees remove all personal items including tissues and memorial sheets from the chapels
  • Families will be allowed to carry the coffin but must wear masks and gloves
  • Flowers will be allowed on the coffin, but no personal items
  • Singing will be allowed with face coverings. Those not wearing face covering are requested to use the mezzanine floor in either of the larger chapels.
  • Mourners should not attend if they are feeling unwell
  • All mourners are advised to use hand sanitiser before entering a chapel
  • Curtains to close
  • No open coffins until further notice
  • Webcast’s facilities available in Ogden and Jamieson Chapels
  • All visitors to refrain from touching door handles
  • Doors will be left open during services to allow for air flow
  • The service books and hymnals are not being provided until further notice
  • The Gardens of Remembrance are open to the public
  • There are no restrictions on the number of people attending the strewing of ashes
  • The main reception desk and memorial room will be open, but appointments must be made for strewing of ashes, collection of ashes or memorials plaques. Please contact enquiries@swmcrematorium.gov.uk. or ring the administration office (9.00-16.30 Monday-Friday) on 020 8894 9001, option 2, for advice or to make an appointment
  • The Book of Remembrance Room will be open, but as it is small we advise only 2 people at a time in the room. The books are always available for viewing on-line through our website at www.swmcrematorium.gov.uk.

The above measures are to ensure that the Crematorium can continue to operate and offer funeral services in a safe manner, and we thank all visitors in adhering to these guidelines. Any further updates will be added when it is deemed necessary.