Are you looking for a crematorium to hold the funeral service of your loved one?
Great Glen Crematorium is a beautiful place that provides a peaceful and tranquil setting. We have been providing services since 2017, so we know how to handle all types of funerals. Our staff will be there with you every step of the way to help make this difficult time easier on everyone involved.
You can rest easy knowing that our experienced staff will guide you through each step in planning your loved one’s final farewell. We offer many different packages and options depending on what type of service would best suit your needs and budget. No matter what kind of ceremony or memorial service you choose, we promise it will be done with dignity and respect for the deceased as well as their family members who are present at the service. This is an important moment in your life, so let us take care of everything else while making sure it’s exactly how you want it to be remembered by those closest to them.
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We Are Independent Funeral Directors Our Professional Services Fee £799
Great Glen Crematorium
Set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, Great Glen Crematorium provides a calm and tranquil setting to hold a dignified Funeral service.
Opened in 2017, the modern, state of the art facility is located on the London Road, south of the village and will serve residents locally and in the surrounding boroughs.
Great Glen aims to provide an exemplary level of service within thirty acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens.
The spacious Crematorium is built in the local, rural style and has been designed to blend into the surrounding countryside. The peaceful Garden of Remembrance provides a variety of choices for commemorating loved ones.
Opening Times.
| Grounds | 9.00am – 6.00pm (April to September) 9.00am – 5.00pm (October to March) 10.00am – 5.00pm Weekends & Bank Holidays |
| Office | Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Memorial Sales | Please contact our site office for further information and details. Saturday appointments are also available by arrangement. |
Where is Great Glen Crematorium?
Great Glen Crematorium 9 London Rd, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9DJ
Directions
FROM THE NORTH
Follow the A6 from Leicester, through Oadby.
On exiting Oadby, continue on the A6 past Archers roundabout, following signs for Market Harborough.
Approximately half a mile past Archers roundabout turn left off the A6, signed as Burton Overy and Crematorium.
The Crematorium is approximately 500 yards along on your left hand side.
FROM SOUTH
Follow A6 towards Oadby.
At Archers roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Station Rd
Turn right onto London Rd.
The Crematorium is approximately half a mile along on your right hand side.
A Guide for Services
The Chapel – Service Details
OUR SERVICE
- Our Funeral services are held every hour. This allows plenty of time to be seated for the service.
- An extended service can be provided for an additional fee.
- The Funeral service can be as personal or unique as you wish.
- The Chapel can be personalised for any religion or belief and also for those with no faith.
- Our uniformed Chapel attendant will be available at each service.
- The Chapel is warm, welcoming and decorated with flowers.
- We have seating for over 100 mourners plus ample standing room inside.
- The service can be relayed outside via speakers for large congregations.
- We have a modern computerised music system that can provide almost any music choice that is requested.
- We have an Envoy 23-S organ in our Chapel that can be used during the service.
- We can offer webcasting and recording of your service.
- We can arrange and display photographs, synchronized with music during your service.
- Flowers can be donated for use in the Chapel after the Funeral.
- Floral tributes will remain displayed in the Flower Terrace for a minimum of 2 days.
Personalising Your Funeral
Funerals nowadays are often much more personal events, with families having more creative input than they used to in the past.
One of the biggest changes is the choice of music that is played. More families are choosing specially chosen recorded music rather than organ music.
As a guide, we would suggest that a special piece of music is played as the coffin enters and then another piece at the end of the service as the congregation leaves the Chapel. Although many families prefer a hymn or two, this isn’t a necessity. More people prefer to use their time in the Chapel listening to music that has a special meaning to them. It is also particularly poignant to have a quiet piece of music played during the service or at the time of Committal, as an opportunity for reflection.
Although a religious service is still very popular, with hymns, Bible readings and prayers, many more families choose instead to have special poems and personal readings instead.
Another option that helps to make your service special, is the provision of a photo/photos that can be displayed in the Chapel during your service or maybe some of your loved one’s favourite possessions such as a hat or medals, which are instantly recognisable.
We are here to ensure that you have the service that you want. We will work alongside your Funeral Director and help in any way we can.
Recording your Funeral
At Great Glen Crematorium we have the facility to record your Funeral onto an audio disc or DVD that you can either keep as a lasting tribute to your loved one or give to a member of the family who were unable to attend the Funeral. Please let your Funeral Director know if you wish us to record the service. The CD or DVD takes around 10 – 14 days after the Funeral to be compiled and delivered and additional copies can be provided.
A WOMAN’S UNDERSTANDING CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES YOUR FAMILY WILL HAVE FOREVER.”
All administration and communication with you, “our family” taking all instructions and liaising with third parties to include Ministers/Celebrants, Cemeteries, Crematoriums, Doctors, Hospitals and HM Coroner. Safe handling of legal documents and forwarding to correct authorities. Twenty-four hour contact with us, your local funeral director. Care and preparation of your loved one, provision of on site refrigerated facilities (your loved one will remain with us until the day of the service.Bereavement support and guidance, before during and following the service.
With our support you’re assured of our commitment to helping you through this difficult time. It doesn’t matter what time of day, or what day of the week you need support, we’re here for you. No matter how you feel at this moment, you have our commitment – you’re never alone.
We want you to know that we appreciate your attention to detail.
Samantha is charge of all procedure – from bringing your loved one into our care, to supporting and guiding you on the day.
We’re here for our customers whenever they need us, 24 hour a day, 365 days a year. Samantha will walk you through how to plan a funeral, and ensure that you receive the guidance you need.
You may choose to call us now at 0116 2788868.
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