New-look facilities at Grimsby Crematorium are opened after revamp
NEW facilities have been officially opened at Grimsby Crematorium following a £1.3 million refurbishment.
The facility now has a new book of remembrance room, vase room, waiting area – which the building did not have previously – toilet facilities, two new cremators and updated offices.
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RIBBON CUTTING: The deputy Mayor of North East Lincolnshire councillor Peggy Elliott opens the refurbished entrance at Grimsby Crematorium, watched by her consort Steve Elliott, right. Also pictured are, rear from left, councillor Peter Wheatley, portfolio holder for regeneration and environment, David Turner from Friends Of Grimsby And Cleethorpes Cemeteries And Crematorium, Rod Dean, parks and open spaces manager, Lisa Logan, registrar, Jane Turner from Friends Of Grimsby And Cleethorpes Cemeteries And Crematorium, and Glenn Greetham, head of neighbourhood operations. Picture: Jon Corken
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LOOKING SMART: The refurbished entrance at Grimsby Crematorium.
As reported, the cremators were replaced as a result of Government legislation that imposes a duty to limit mercury emissions – found in tooth fillings – by the end of this year.
And North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) decided to use the opportunity to update other facilities, too.
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NELC's portfolio holder for regeneration and environment Peter Wheatley said: "A refurbishment has been required for some time now and we took this opportunity to do two jobs at the same time and limit disruption to services.
"The waiting room, in particular, is a huge improvement and will mean, particularly in the winter, that friends and families won't have to wait in the cold and wet during what is already a very difficult time."
The refurbishment started in the summer, which is usually a quieter period for the crematorium, and was funded from the beautification fund which friends and loved ones donate to after services, for the upkeep of the grounds.
During the refurbishment, the number of services halved from 12 to six a day and the waiting period grew to up to two weeks for a period of just under a month. However, the waiting list was already down to nothing by the time the normal number of services resumed at the beginning of October.
Lisa Logan, registrar of cemeteries and crematoriums for NELC, said: "I'm really pleased with the result of this refurbishment.
"I think it will make a real improvement to the experience of people who come here for services.
"It will mean people can wait in comfort and talk to friends and family that they may not have seen in a long time before paying their respects to someone they love."
Jane Turner, of the Friends of Grimsby And Cleethorpes Cemeteries And Crematorium, also welcomed the improvements.
Mrs Turner said: "I've been to large services here and some people have had to wait outside before, which is not a good start.
"This is something that we have needed for quite a long time and I think that the new rooms are great.
"The outside of the building doesn't look any different but they have added a whole new area – although it looks like it has always been here."
Comments
by Davex66
Monday, December 10 2012, 3:10PM
“I see someone has been adjusting thre green arrows on the anti-Labour coments once again. Will they be able to censor the comments as well one day?”
by Malcolm_Ex
Monday, December 10 2012, 8:33AM
“ErnieBrown - how many cremations are carried out at 3pm on a Saturday or on a Tuesday / Wednesday night?”
by Davex66
Sunday, December 09 2012, 8:45PM
“That's an excellent point b17583 - youve shown up Cllr Shaw and Labour for the bunch of hypocrites they are!
b17583 said:
"Strange that there is no mention of the increased charges to residents in this article.
Look at http://tinyurl.com/c7afwyg for a reminder
I would also like to remind people what Cllr Shaw said in this paper on Jan 27th 2011 (when he was in opposition) Commenting on the increase in charges that took place in 2011 he said that the rise was "Excessive" - and then a year later as the leader of the council he was responsible for implementing a FURTHER increase, that increased the cost of a standard burial by 44 per cent, and the cost of a cremation by18 per cent!
Maybe Cllr Shaw could explain this drasticchange of mind?"
I think we all know the answer - Labour is packed with people like Cllr Shaw who will say anything to criticise when they are in opposition, but it doesn't look good when they forget what they said and get caught out later!!!”
by Beagleyes
Sunday, December 09 2012, 1:11PM
“Absolutely no relation to the increase in cremation fees earlier this year then ?”
by ErnieBrown
Sunday, December 09 2012, 8:33AM
“There's no mention of the extensive soundproofing which this facility will need if GTFC get their own way and build a stadium next door.”
by georgeybee
Sunday, December 09 2012, 12:36AM
“nice ! but the customers won't see it !!!”
by 4caster
Saturday, December 08 2012, 5:14PM
“I hope there are a lot more car parking spaces, so that visitors are not going to be booked for parking on the grass.”
by b17583
Saturday, December 08 2012, 10:13AM
“Strange that there is no mention of the increased charges to residents in this article.
Look at http://tinyurl.com/c7afwyg for a reminder
I would also like to remind people what Cllr Shaw said in this paper on Jan 27th 2011 (when he was in opposition) Commenting on the increase in charges that took place in 2011 he said that the rise was "Excessive" - and then a year later as the leader of the council he was responsible for implementing a FURTHER increase, that increased the cost of a standard burial by 44 per cent, and the cost of a cremation by18 per cent!
Maybe Cllr Shaw could explain this drasticchange of mind?”