Crematorium’s Christmas carol and memorial events

Two seasonal events are taking place. The first is on Tuesday 8 December at 6pm, offering an opportunity for anyone who is missing a loved one to share commemoration, comfort and company.
The second, on Sunday 13 December at 10.30am, is being run in conjunction with SANDS, a charity which supports parents affected by pregnancy and baby loss.
Manager Loraine Beckinsale said: “Not everyone necessarily thinks of a crematorium as a place to visit over the festive period, but the popularity of our annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service proves that it is something the local communities truly value.
“Our chapel is warm and inviting and brings people together at a time when some might need it most.
“The bereaved will feel the loss of a loved one every day, but certain occasions and times of year – like Christmas – can intensify those feelings and emotions.
“Our Christmas services are for anyone living in, working in or visiting our surrounding communities, regardless of whether they have a memorial to a loved one within or grounds or have ever attended a service here.
“Our doors are open to all, providing a peaceful environment for the bereaved to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones, in the company of others.”
During both services, visitors will be able to write messages to loved ones on tags for placing on the Christmas tree.
North Wiltshire Crematorium is a funeral SuperVenue, which means it has been equipped with state-of-the-art technology which enables funerals to be personalised to unprecedented levels through a combination of projected themes, co-ordinated lighting and synchronised soundscapes to create an innovative, immersive experience.
This technology will be used for musical tributes to loved ones during the festive event, and those planning to attend can submit a photograph of a loved one which can be included within the tributes by emailing [email protected] by Monday 30 November. They are asked to state clearly which service their photo is for.
While at the crematorium, visitors can also deposit a Christmas card in the white Letters To Loved Ones memorial post box.
Anyone who is not able to attend in person does not have to miss out, as the service is being streamed live online and is also available to be viewed for several weeks after.
North Wiltshire Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, one of the UK’s largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries, with 42 sites in England, Scotland, and Wales, and which is trusted by more families than any other provider to deliver funerals for their loved ones.
All its crematoria are set within landscaped gardens of remembrance and cemeteries which provide peaceful places for people to visit and reflect, while benefitting from exceptional care and support from its teams.
Those unable to attend in person, but who would like to watch the services online, can do so by visiting: https://christmas.obitus.com and entering the username ‘northwiltshire1’ for the 8 December service and ‘northwiltshire2’ for the 13 December event, with the password ‘winter’ for both.
The event will be available to view on the ‘watch again’ service using the same link and log-in details as above, for 28 days from Thursday 10 December for the 8 December service, and from Tuesday 15 December for the 13 December service.
For more information about North Wiltshire Crematorium, the exceptional care and services offered to local people, and regular events that take place there, people can visit www.northwiltshirecrematorium.co.uk.

 

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