We hope that the information on this website will help you plan and prepare for a funeral service in edinburgh, one which meets the needs of you and your family. The mortonhall crematorium is a multidenominational crematorium in edinburgh, scotland. They can be supplied either as a specially designed memorial card, or as a miniature book of remembrance. Some of the dates in this book are already full, and so entries can only be accepted subject to availability. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. For some years at rnib, we have put on show a book of remembrance in our judd street office because we want to remember those who have left us legacies. Book of remembrance blue plaques, epitaphs and inscriptions all help us to call to mind people who have touched our lives and made our world a better place. The large expanse of open ground to the west acts as a cemetery, but owing to a policy of all stones having to be laid flat, it has a rather sterile appearance.
She sadly died from pancreatic cancer on august 8th 2010 aged 27 years. Our printing service continues to operate as usual, with framed and unframed prints available for delivery in normal timescales. Copies of an entry from the book of remembrance will fulfil the need for a personal record, or may be sent to relatives and friends. Use the date search to view pages by their date within the books of remembrance if you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the crematorium office.
If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the crematorium office. Grieving parents, such as dorothy maitland, pictured, were told there were no ashes left to scatter. For over eighty years edinburgh crematorium ltd have striven to provide the bereaved with a professional caring service at a time when it is most needed. You can use the menu which is located at the top of each page to navigate the site. A walled memorial garden opened there in december 2015. The book is displayed open at the current date in the remembrance rooms west, so that entries may be seen on each anniversary. The book of remembrance at kettering provides the opportunity to create a uniquely personal memorial that will last for centuries. They are the only form of permanent memorial at mortonhall. There are four volumes, one for each quarter of the year. Some of the dates in this book are already full, and.
Mortonhall crematorium address howden hall road, liberton, edinburgh, scotland, eh16 6tx. To commemorate those cremated at sunderlands crematorium we have provided books of remembrance. The is also an attractive lawn cemetery which includes an incredibly poignant area of graves of babies. Also located in this room is a visual display unit that allows any entry that has already been inscribed in one of the books to be viewed on any day of the year. Edinburgh crematorium forms to download any of the forms listed below. View all hotels near mortonhall crematorium on tripadvisor. Mortonhall crematorium customer survey mortonhall crematorium aims to provide the highest possible standard of care. This site is in progress and i hope it will be a lasting tribute to my wonderful beautiful daughter and a place where people can share special memories of gem. Edinburgh crematorium forms edinburgh crematorium limited.
Mortonhall crematorium, edinburgh coronavirus update. Book of remembrance entries are made on the date of death and each entry is on view for one day each year. Book of remembrance the manchester crematorium ltd. We hope that by placing a memorial in remembrance of your loved one here will help to make your loss that little more bearable. With superb transport links in every direction, getting here. To locate an inscription, please press the browse button. A fine building by basil spence mortonhall crematorium. The tree of remembrance leaflet memorials at salisbury crematorium guidelines. Cemetery lodge 87 prestbury road macclesfield cheshire. It is based on the same design as his work at coventry cathedral.
Dec 05, 2012 the process at mortonhall crematorium in edinburgh was uncovered by charity sands lothian. Entries into our book of remembrance are two, five or eight lines long. May book of remembrance saltwell crematorium gateshead. Services at the crematorium can be tailored to meet any specific requests families may have. One page is devoted to each day of the year and entries are always on view on each anniversary date. The form will then open in adobe reader in a new window and you may then print it. Memorial downloads crematorium memorial fees and charges 202021.
Family and loved ones may view the book of remembrance online. Crematoria book of remembrance online memorials and. The book consists of four volumes, which are hand made, bound in vellum and richly hand tooled and blocked in pure gold. Welcome to the scarborough online book of remembrance. Your views are important in helping us to improve the service we provide. The book has a separate page for each day of the year and the pages are turned on a daily bases so that entries are visible on the anniversary date of death. Times have changed the council is holding a consultation process and is urging people to give their views before 22 july. We sadly had to go to morton hall crematorium for a cremation of an old friend but were struck by the lovely location and the excellent buildings by sir basil spence, the architect of coventry cathedral. The crematorium includes a hall of remembrance and is surrounded by gardens and trees. Sixties architecture scotland design by architect basil spence mortonhall crematorium edinburgh. In 2014, crematorium bosses anne grannum and george bell were slammed in a damning 600page report into the comprehensive and longterm. The books of remembrance are situated in a private room at both crematoria. Grieving parents, such as dorothy maitland, pictured.
The form will then open in adobe reader in a new window and you may then print it or save it to your computer. Burials and cremations the city of edinburgh council. The book of remembrance is a permanent memorial that is displayed every day of the year in the hall of remembrance at the crematorium. The inscriptional work is executed by hand by lettering craftsmen, making a permanent memorial comparable with, and carrying on the traditions of, the best illuminated manuscripts of medieval times. Best hotels near mortonhall crematorium, edinburgh, scotland. The book is open daily on the appropriate page and no appointment is needed to view it. The area is perhaps best known for the mortonhall crematorium, designed by sir basil spence, which is considered to be an outstanding example of scottish modern architecture. Bolton council also wants to set up an electronic book of remembrance, expand its burial grounds and extend overdale crematorium s west chapel.
Sadly, due to the current restriction on public gatherings and nonessential travel, the hall of remembrance is closed. The book, which is handmade throughout, is bound in black morocco with pages of goatskin parchment. It is also considering holding cremations at weekends. The book of remembrance chapel is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and from 11am at weekends and bank holidays. Welcome to the warriston crematorium book of remembrance. The book of remembrance consists of four volumes, each covering three months of the year, and is handmade throughout using traditional bookbinding techniques. Welcome to the durham crematorium website which i hope you will find helpful and easy to navigate. Books of remembrance garden of england crematorium. Use the date search to view pages by their date within the books of remembrance. Hotels near mortonhall crematorium, edinburgh on tripadvisor. Putting our customers first and looking after edinburgh. The process at mortonhall crematorium in edinburgh was uncovered by charity sands lothian. Contact us regarding the books of remembrance at lincoln crematorium, washingborough road, lincoln, lincolnshire ln4 1ef tel.
Bolton council also wants to set up an electronic book of remembrance, expand its burial grounds and extend overdale crematoriums west chapel. They are particularly suitable for those who cannot easily visit the crematorium. Mar 24, 2020 sadly, due to the current restriction on public gatherings and nonessential travel, the hall of remembrance is closed. Edinburgh to host baby elephant statue by kelpies sculptor. Book of remembrance online sunderland city council. The land to the northwest acts as a garden of remembrance. A daily news blog about genealogy, family history and personal heritage.
Welcome to the warriston crematorium online book of remembrance, provided by f. Macclesfield crematorium cemetery lodge 87 prestbury road macclesfield cheshire sk10 3bu tel. Leaving a memorial helps us share the pain and grief of our loss with others. Opened in 1967, the crematorium is set in mature woodland and is a category a listed building. Book of remembrance an entry in the book of remembrance is a lasting memorial to those who have been cremated in cambridge. Remembrance chapel plaque, bronze wall plaque, memorial tablet and vase block. The book of remembrance is displayed in the main foyer area, monday friday. Gemma harrison was born in ashford, middlesex on april 09, 1983. Only 4 miles from the heart of edinburgh, this premier park is located in acres of country estate, combining leafy green parkland with bustling city attractions. It is an example of basil spences postwar expressionist style. It has a lush woodland setting, and acts as a local park. Mortonhall crematorium, basil spence, architect, modern scottish building, project, images, info.
We would like to reassure our customers that we are observing government advice on covid19 and adhering to all guidance and best practice. We hope that the information on this website will help you plan and prepare for a funeral service in edinburgh. The book is open daily on the appropriate page but the attendant is able to turn the pages to another date if this is requested. We currently offer you the ability to search our books of remembrance in the following ways. Here you will be able to find out about the history of the crematorium, the services offered and the online book of remembrance, among other things. A book of remembrance is displayed in a cabinet at the crematorium and provides a permanent form of memorial to those commemorated within. For some years at rnib, we have put on show a book of remembrance in our judd street office because we. The crematorium staff can help if you wish to view any other pages of the book. Memorialisation options include a book of remembrance, babies book of remembrance, miniature books, memorial cards, kerbstones, benches and plaques. Select a date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24.