Public Notice May 2021

Posted on 12 May 2021

In accordance with recent changes to Government guidelines some of our own guidelines have changed:-

  • As of 17th May, 2021 attendees at funerals will be as follows:-
    • Jamieson Chapel: 30 mourners – to ensure social distancing mourners must utilise the mezzanine floor and only sit with their own family bubbles
    • Ogden Chapel: 50 mourners – to ensure social distancing mourners must utilise the mezzanine floor and only sit with their own family bubbles
    • Haigh Chapel: 8 mourners
  • All attendees must wear masks/face coverings whilst in the chapels
  • Attendees to sit 2 metres apart as per government guidelines – unless with their family bubbles
  • Attendees to 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
  • No singing, chanting, or raised voices allowed during the service
  • Mourners should not attend if they are feeling unwell
  • All mourners must use hand sanitisers before entering the chapel
  • Mourners to take away any used tissues from the chapel
  • Curtains to close
  • Webcasts facilities available in Ogden and Jamieson Chapels
  • All visitors to refrain from touching door handles
  • The service books and hymnals have been removed from the chapels to prevent contamination
  • The Gardens of Remembrance are now open to the public but social distancing – as per government guidelines – should be adhered to
  • The strewing of ashes in the memorial gardens can now be arranged for 15 attendees
  • The main reception desk is not manned until further notice.  Please email enquiries@swmcrematorium.gov.uk. or ring the administration office (9.00-16.30 Monday-Friday) on 020 8894 9001, option 2, for advice or assistance
  • The Book of Remembrance Room is currently not open to the public but the books can be viewed 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

Any changes to the above will be updated as or when the need arises.  Thank you for your support and understanding.