Glynn Valley Crematorium

Turfdown Road
Fletchers Bridge
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 4AP

Telephone: 01208 72273 / 01208 73858

Crematorium information

Glynn Valley Crematorium is situated on the main A38, Bodmin to Liskeard road and is 10 minutes from Bodmin Parkway Railway Station and is also within easy reach of Bodmin town centre.

The Crematorium opened in February 1989 and has 10 acres of well landscaped Gardens of Remembrance.

We are here to help you with whatever you would like for the funeral service. Our dedicated and caring staff treat every family with dignity and respect. At the service we will be there to help you every step of the way.

Our St Petroc’s Chapel features a magnificent picture window which is admired by many for its beautiful views over the tranquil valley and caters for multi-cultural and multi-faith requirements. The chapel seats 56 and we have CD and Obitus system facilities. We also pay particular attention to the needs of the disabled, with disabled access, including disabled parking, wheelchair access, a wheelchair, Braille hymn book and toilet facilities. A hearing loop system is also provided.

A waiting room is available for relatives and friends to await the arrival of the funeral cortege and all the usual facilities are available and maintained to a high standard.

We have a large range of memorials available at Glynn Valley Crematorium and they can provide a lasting insight into the achievements and interests of an individual or family.

Our tranquil Gardens of Remembrance are open all year round and host a wide variety of memorials including rose beds and private gardens and a specially designed memorial garden for bereaved parents. In 2010, an idyllic lake complete with stream, bridge and meandering paths was developed, enhancing the already beautiful setting of Forest View, transforming the area and changing its name to Lake View. As a whole our Gardens of Remembrance offer a peaceful and timeless haven for families to visit. Our memorial staff can show you around the gardens at any time and help you to make your choice of memorial.

We hold an Open Day and Carol Service each year where we invite families to attend a service of memorial.

Opening Hours

The Office:
Our office buildings are open. The CMG are encouraging booking an appointment prior to visiting. Please contact the crematorium directly to make an appointment.

The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can still take place by means of an appointment.

The Grounds:
Our grounds remain open to members of the public.

The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium directly by telephone.

The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our Book of Remembrance is available during normal office hours. Before visiting please contact the crematorium directly.

Parking

There is ample car parking at Glynn Valley, allowing for approximately 200 cars as once the top car park is full there is an overflow car park which can be used.

Our fees

We know that understanding what goes into the cost of a funeral can sometimes be difficult for families. We also recognise that understanding the overall financial implications of arranging a funeral is important. To this end we have included a downloadable price list of the services available to you.

It is important to us that any confusion is completely removed to help families to fully understand what the Cremation Fee includes, and what this means as part of the wider cost of the funeral. We have outlined the elements that are necessary to provide a cremation service to you below, although of course we would be happy to discuss any further queries you might have directly with you. You can contact us at any time to talk through any further options and any fees that might apply.

The cremation fee includes the following:

• All professional services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation.
• The use of our Chapel along with the assistance of a trained staff member on the day of the service.
• The provision of music during the funeral service (please contact the Crematorium for details of our available options).
• The sensitive handling of the cremation in line with environmental legislation.
• The appropriate national environmental levy for mercury abatement.
• The scattering or interment of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or the preparation for their removal along with a suitable container and the Cremation Certificate.
• Alternatively, we will look after the ashes for an indefinite period without charge whatsoever.

We also offer weekend services, fees for which along with  other available services are detailed in the PDF attachment entitled Cremation Price List

Direct cremation

We have a number of options available to meet the ever increasing demand for this service which are detailed below.

Unattended Direct Cremation

• There will be no service in the chapel and no mourners in attendance.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their decision having had time for further thought and discussion.

Attended Direct Cremation

• The attended direct cremation is available at 9.00am.
• This option enables families to attend the crematorium and spend a few moments in the chapel, maybe listening to a piece of music as they pay their last respects.
• The crematorium staff will be available to help and assist you during the time at the crematorium, showing you both in and out of the chapel at the appropriate times.
• Music may also be played should you wish.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their mind having had time for further thought.

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