Funeral - memorial construction
The local authority may offer memorial service to citizens.
Cremation memorials
There are several types of memorial available and these
are
- Stone kerb with bronze plaque
- Tree with bronze plaque
- Rose bed with bronze plaque
- Rose bush with aluminium plaque
- Marble vase with granite plaque
- Book of Remembrance
All memorials with plaques are for a period of either ten or
twenty years and prior to the expiry date a renewal reminder will
be sent to the last recorded address.
As cremated remains are only strewn in certain areas of the
Crematorium grounds it is not normally possible for a memorial to
be in the same place as the cremated remains.
Memorials available at Woodlands Crematorium
Length of inscription
It is important not to make an inscription too long as it
either will not fit on the plaque or will look cramped. A four or
five line inscription is ideal and six lines should be the maximum.
As names are always in slightly larger lettering it is recommended
that lines with names should contain no more than 14 letters and
spaces, other lines should be no longer than 24 letters and
spaces.
Stone kerb with bronze Plaque
Most paths in the Crematorium grounds are flanked by a border
of stone kerbs and these, with a suitably inscribed plaque, will
provide a lasting memorial to a loved one. The plaques are of cast
bronze, finished to a high standard and stove lacquered for
protection against the elements.
Tree with bronze plaque
There are several hundred memorial trees planted around the
Crematorium grounds and when leased, a bronze 6" x 4" inscribed
plaque on a stem is placed at the base.
Although there are a great many memorial trees most of them
are already allocated and, in normal circumstances, there are only
six or seven available at any one time. When a lease period has
expired and the option to renew has not been taken the tree can be
offered to a new purchaser. There are no plans to plant more
trees.
Rose bed with bronze plaque
Around the Crematorium grounds are some one hundred and sixty
circular rose beds, each of which contain approximately twenty
roses of the same species. The beds, when leased, have a bronze 6"
x 4" inscribed plaque.
As space does not allow for more beds to be planted it is
common for demand to exceed supply and a waiting list, which
operates on a "first come" basis is quite often in operation. If
you want a rose bed it is advisable to contact the Crematorium
Office prior to sending an order.
Rose bush with aluminium plaque
There are several hundred roses planted in specially
designated areas in the Crematorium grounds which, when leased,
have an aluminium plaque on a stem placed just in front. The
inscribed 5" x 3" plaques are of cast aluminium and are finished to
a very high standard.
It is not possible to plant roses as orders are received as
rose planting time is in the winter and memorials are being
arranged throughout the year. The roses are already in position and
are allocated as plaques are received from the manufacturers. In
view of this, the choice of rose rests with the Crematorium staff
and requests for certain types and colours will be met if possible
but cannot be guaranteed.
Marble vase with granite plaque
These memorials are Carrara marble vase blocks with an
aluminium flower container. Each has a black granite tablet
measuring approximately 7.5" x 5" with an inscription of your
choice in gold coloured lettering. As with other types of memorial
there is a restriction on the amount of letters and figures to be
inscribed and details are on the application form.
Book of Remembrance
The Books of Remembrance comprise four volumes, one for each
quarter of the year. The books are entirely handmade and are richly
tooled in gold and decorated with semi-precious stones and are
bound in natural calf vellum with pages of the finest handmade
paper. A double page is allocated for each day of the year so that
on the appropriate day entries for many years can be seen.
The current volume is displayed in a small chapel which is
open every day of the year and the hours are as follows :-
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Weekends & Bank Holidays 9.30am to 4.00pm.
Unlike the plaque memorials entries in the Book of Remembrance
are permanent and are not subject to renewal.
Memorials available at Larpool Lane Cemetary, Whitby
An area has been allocated in Whitby Cemetery where cremated
remains can be strewn and memorials sited. A small Garden of
Remembrance has been made with stone kerbs flanking a flagged path.
A shrub border and wooden bench ensure that a few minutes of rest
and peace in pleasant surroundings can be enjoyed. The plaques,
which are fitted to the stone kerbs, are of cast bronze finished to
a high standard and stove lacquered for protection against the
elements.
ADVICE REGARDING
INSCRIPTIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE STAFF AT THE CREMATORIUM
OFFICE.
Interment
The right to erect a memorial
Memorials may only be placed on graves with the written
permission of the owner of the Exclusive Right of Burial for the
grave.
Maintenance of memorials
We ask all registered owners to be aware that memorials are
erected at their own risk and it is their responsibility to keep
memorials in a good, safe condition. The Council cannot accept any
liability for the making good of any damaged or fallen memorials.
It is advisable to insure the memorial and many Stonemasons will be
able to arrange this for you.
Safety of memorials
Over the past few years there have been many incidents in
cemeteries where people have been injured by unsafe memorials and
in several cases there have been fatalities. As a result of this
any organisation with responsibility for graves which includes
Local Authorities, Parish Councils, Churches etc. is having to
ensure that every memorial in their cemetery or churchyard is safe
and will not be a danger to anyone. Scarborough Borough Council
operates a scheme to check the safety of all memorials.
FAQ
Where can a memorial be erected?
At the end of a purchased grave is a 914 mm x 457 mm (3'0" x
1'6") border where a memorial may be placed. If there is to be no
memorial then you may decorate this area with small bedding plants
or heathers.
Please be aware that the grave owner is responsible for
looking after this area so that a neat and tidy appearance can be
maintained. The Council reserves the right to remove anything which
becomes neglected, unsightly, overgrown or encroaches on adjacent
graves. No item should be placed on the grave outside the above
border.
What type of memorial can be erected?
In order to give the best possible choice we allow most
designs of memorials in our Cemeteries although memorials with
surrounding kerbs are only allowed in the older sections. All
memorials erected in our Cemeteries must be of naturally quarried
stone.
What are the maximum dimensions?
The allowable dimensions, excluding foundations, are:
- Height – up to 1219 mm (4'0") but crosses on
plinths may be up to 1269 mm (5'0")
- Width – up to 914 mm (3'0")
- Depth – maximum 101 mm (4"), minimum 63 mm
(2.5")
Is permission required?
The written permission of the Council is required before any
memorial may be erected, renovated or removed. Permission is also
necessary for additional inscriptions to be inscribed.
If you wish to erect a memorial you will need to apply for The
Right to Erect a Memorial which incurs a fee and is for a period of
30 years which is the period for which a Memorial Mason will
guarantee his work. It gives the purchaser the right to erect a
memorial (which must conform with the Council's current
regulations) on the grave.
After 30 years the rights can be renewed for a further period
on payment of the fee detailed in the scale of fees and charges.
Please understand that failure to renew will mean that the memorial
will be removed.
Permission may be sought by completing the appropriate form
which is available from the Crematorium Office and Registered
Monumental Masons.
Who can erect a memorial?
For safety purposes we only allow memorial work to be carried
out by Monumental Masons who are included in the Council's Register
of Monumental Masons.
Registered Monumental Masons have public and product liability
insurance in the amount of five million pounds, agree to adhere to
the Code of Working Practice as issued by the National Association
of Monumental Masons and abide by all Council regulations. A list
of registered Monumental Masons is available from the Crematorium
Office.
What will happen if I erect a memorial without
permission?
You will be notified in writing that the Council intends to
remove the unauthorised memorial giving one month’s notice. At the
end of this period the memorial will be removed and stored at the
Crematorium for a further month. If it has not been collected after
this time it will be disposed of.
Who maintains memorials?
We ask all registered owners to be aware that memorials are
erected at their own risk and it is their responsibility to keep
memorials in a good, safe condition. The Council cannot accept any
liability for the making good of any damaged or fallen memorials.
It is advisable to insure the memorial and many Stonemasons will be
able to arrange this for you.