Lelley Fields Crematorium is opening its doors and inviting people to an open day.
Residents from across the area will get the rare chance to see behind the scenes at the crematorium in Sproatley Road, Preston, on Saturday 19 July, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
The free event will include:
- Guided tours with the staff to see the inner workings of the building,
- Meet the experts – people can chat with local funeral directors, celebrants, registrars, artists who make memorial items, and other industry professionals,
- A raffle towards the creation of a memorial postbox, where people can send messages to loved ones,
- Take a walk around the landscaped memorial gardens,
- Enjoy a free buffet and refreshments.
Councillor Paul West, the council’s cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “People from across the area will get a warm welcome when Lelley Fields opens its doors.
“This is a great opportunity to meet the fantastic team there, take a look behind the scenes, chat with experts and see what a welcoming place it is.”
Lelley Fields opened in February 2023 as the first crematorium to be operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and was the first new crematorium to be built in the East Riding since 1998.
Earlier this year the crematorium won a national building award.
The state-of-the-art venue was named the Best Public or Community Building at the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards, which honour the top public sector projects and individuals in the UK.
Snowdrop Cafe
Each month Lelley Fields holds a Snowdrop Cafe event, a chance for local bereaved people or those supporting them to get together for a relaxed chat over a cuppa.
The events have been running for more than two years and are a friendly, informal place where people can speak about experiences, ask questions, share resources, make new friends, over a drink, and find out what bereavement support is available.
Anyone interested is welcome. The next Snowdrop Cafe meetings are on:
- Tuesday 29 July, 6pm
- Saturday 30 August, 10am
- Tuesday 30 September, 6pm
Visit the website at www.lelleyfields.co.uk www.lelleyfields.co.uk/upcoming-events
