Thanet Crematorium

Phone:

01843 224492

Parks and Open Spaces

Phone:

01843 577530

Email:

paul.verrall@thanet.gov.uk

Crematorium survey

This consultation is now closed.  Feedback is being processed and results will be published soon.

Since the 1960’s, lawn space has been provided at the entrance of the Crematorium for families to place ashes. Up to 23,000 plots have been allocated, but it is estimated that, in around two years’ time, this space will have reached capacity.

Thanet District Council asked people whether the facility should be extended when this happens and, if so, where they believe the new space would be best located within the crematorium grounds.

The survey also looked at reviewing the system the Council provides for marking out the exact location of a plot of ashes for a family. This system allows families to lay flowers and tributes on the exact plot, but only a certain number of markers can be put out at any time. This means that only the first 250 families who apply can have their plot marked out, which can be upsetting, particularly at times of the year such as Christmas, when there is great demand for this service.

The survey asked people if they would like to be given the measurements of how to locate the exact plot themselves. This would allow people to come and visit whenever they want, without having to contact crematorium staff first to get their plot marked out.

If you have missed the consultation period but would still like to make a comment please:

• submit these in writing to Paul Verrall, Thanet District Council, PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate CT9 1XZ or email paul.verrall@thanet.gov.uk
• call Paul Verrall on 01843 577530

This consultation closed on Monday 7 January 2008.