Service Arrangements
Poole Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Broadstone, Poole BH17 9BQ
At the Crematorium - Service in chapel
If you wish, you are welcome to hold a funeral service in our chapel. Those of varied faiths and cultures use the chapel. The chapel has a resident organist; music facilities and if you prefer live music (not organ) then you are welcome to make alternative arrangements.
Staff will be pleased to show you the chapel when you begin to make your arrangements. The chapel has a catafalque upon which a coffin is placed before it is taken into the care of our staff. If requested the coffin can be lowered slightly on the catafalque upon leaving the chapel or you may wish to place the coffin on trestles for a more informal service. Please ensure this instruction is made clear when making the cremation booking.
It is often assumed, wrongly, that you must have a Minster to officiate at a cremation service. The service can be taken by anyone of your choice, for example, a representative of your faith, by friends and family or you can hold a silent service.
After the Service
Unless otherwise requested, staff will place any floral tributes to a name stand within the general vicinity of the cloisters. Flowers will then be moved to the floral court where they will remain for 3 days before disposal. If you wish to take away the floral tributes within those 3 days please ensure that the crematorium staff are aware of your wishes.
We recognise everyone is an individual and we will help you to make the funeral you are arranging as personal and individual as you wish.
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