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.