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A Brief History
Nationally around 70% of all recorded deaths result in cremation, however in Bristol the percentage remains consistently higher and stands at around 80%. Together our two crematoria carry out approximately 4,000 cremations each year.
Canford Crematorium Chapel
Canford Crematorium, which was designed by the City Architect opened in December 1956. The general design of the building is a modern interpretation of a traditional form. An avenue of silver birch trees lead from the cemetery entrance to the Crematorium Chapel and beyond.
The chapel has been carefully designed to have the "feel" of a church, whilst being acceptable for people with widely differing tastes. The interior walls are stone and the pew seats, pulpits and most other joinery are made of oak. The floor of the chapel is carpeted with the exception of the raised altar section and seating area. The cross above the altar may be concealed if you wish.
The central catafalque which the coffin on rests during the cremation service is fitted with a lift mechanism to lower the coffin into the crematory area, which is equipped with four gas-fired cremators.
There are two pulpits, one to the left and one to the right hand side of the catafalque. The pulpit to the left is often used by family and friends who wish to contribute to the service.
The Porte Cochere provides shelter for the funeral vehicles on arrival and the cortège will then pass through the Narthex into the chapel. At the end of the service mourners leave by the side doorway at the rear of the chapel and make their way towards the Floral Tribute area to view the tributes provided for the funeral.
To the left of the Narthex there is a waiting room with toilet facilities. To the right is the Book Room, where the Books of Remembrance are displayed and where fresh, cut flowers may be placed in the vases provided.
The modern electronic organ is situated in the organ loft above the Chapel entrance and incorporates a tape/CD facility, which will be operated by the organist if required. Organ music is played at all services unless we receive specific instruction to the contrary.
Facilities
- Pew seating for 100 people
- A speaker system - both inside and outside of the chapel
- Induction Loop system
- Disabled access facilities
- Large print hymn books
- Wheelchair available
South Bristol Crematorium Chapel
South Bristol Crematorium, designed by the City Architect's Department was opened in October 1971. Set in a landscaped precinct, the Crematorium is contemporary in character, with facing brickwork used extensively both outside and inside the buildings.
Pew seating, pulpit and most of the joinery work are in Agba - a light coloured hardwood. The floor of the chapel is carpeted apart from the seating area. The cross, fixed above the central altar table, may be concealed if you wish.
The Catafalque, which the coffin rests on during the cremation service, is to the right hand side of the chapel and fitted with a lift mechanism to lower the coffin into the crematory area, which is equipped with four gas-fired cremators.
The Porte Cochere provides shelter for the funeral vehicles on arrival and the cortège will then pass through the Narthex into the chapel. At the end of the service mourners leave by the doorway at the side of the chapel, through the cloister and into the Floral Tribute area where they may view the tributes provided for the funeral.
To the right of the Narthex there is a waiting room and toilet facilities. To the left, beyond the Vestry, a fully glazed lobby leads to the Book Room, where the Books of Remembrance are displayed. Pot plants may be brought and vases are available for the placement of fresh cut flowers. An external entrance is provided to allow independent access to this Room
The modern electronic organ is situated on a platform over the Chapel entrance and incorporates a tape/CD facility, which will be operated by the organist if required.
Organ music is played at all services unless we receive specific instruction to the contrary.
Facilities
- Pew seating for 84 people
- A speaker system - both inside and outside of the chapel
- Induction Loop system
- Disabled access facilities
- Large print hymn books
- Wheelchair available
