Raising the Roof at Guildford Crematorium – Project Remains On Track

Published on: 23 Aug, 2019
Updated on: 23 Aug, 2019

Crematorium Topping Out Ceremony. Third from the left is Cllr Pauline Searle and third from the right Council Leader Caroline Reeves. Next to her, on her left as viewed, is former Conservative Ash South & Tongham councillor Nigel Kearse who oversaw the project until he lost his seat in May.

A “topping out” ceremony in the rebuild of Guildford crematorium has marked this week’s completion of the new roof on the main chapel building.

The rebuild is due to end in November this year. The crematorium and associated buildings have been completely redesigned and modernised.

Pauline Searle (Lib Dem, Stoughton), lead councillor for Arts, Parks and Countryside said: “It’s really great to see the new buildings almost complete with the addition of the new roof.

“We are on track to open in November as planned, providing a peaceful environment in which families can mark the passing of a loved one.”

In addition to the main crematorium, a Flower Room, Book of Remembrance Room, reflective pool, landscaping and new car-parking all form part of the site.

For project updates, visit www.guildford.gov.uk/crematoriumredevelopment

Following are some computer generated images of how the crematorium will look, taken from the GBC website…

View of the chapel approach

The chapel entrance

An internal view of the chapel

The exit court

Responses to Raising the Roof at Guildford Crematorium – Project Remains On Track

Norah Morden Reply

August 26, 2019 at 11:15 am

As most people these days have a service at the crematorium rather than a church, it would be a good idea to have at least two chapels to meet the demand. Most other crematoriums have a minimum of two chapels, one small and one large. It would save a long waits currently endured. Also, why is it not possible to have services on a Saturday? This would be convenient for people at work during the week.