Chelmsford Crematorium, which will celebrate it's Golden Anniversary this year (2011), is run under the direct control of the Chelmsford Borough Council. Opened in November 1961 by the then Mayor, it now conducts over 2,200 cremations every year, and will be holding an Open Day later this year to mark its fifty years.
Situated one mile outside of the town centre in Writtle Road, Chelmsford Crematorium has excellent transport links and is easily accessible my both car and bus. Depending on traffic, the journey from the town centre should take around 10 minutes.
For those wishing to visit, both the Chelmsford Crematorium Grounds and the Memorial Chapel are open to the public every day of the year, along with floral tribute areas adjacent to the two chapels. Facilities include ample parking, a waiting room, and toilets with full disabled access.
There are also regular events held at the crematorium including the annual Christmas Memorial Service, which provides the opportunity to light a candle and remember loved ones at this special time.
Chelmsford Crematorium Opening Times
The Chelmsford Crematorium Grounds are open to the public 365 days per year at the following times:
April to September
Monday to Friday: 0900 to 1830
Weekends & Bank Holidays: 1000 to 1830
October to March
Monday to Friday 0900 to 1600
Weekends & Bank Holidays 1000 to 1600
The Chelmsford Crematorium Memorial Chapel is also open to visitors every day of the year but is closed fifteen minutes before the grounds close.
There may also be additional opening times for special events such the Golden Anniversary Open Day & the annual Christmas Memorial Service.
How to get to Chelmsford Crematorium
By Car
For those using SatNav, please use postcode CM1 3BL.
By Bus
When travelling from Chelmsford town centre, the nearest bus stop to the Crematorium is the Old Cemetery Lodge and the journey takes around 10 minutes.
Chelmsford Crematorium is served by First Eastern National Bus Route 351. Please note that as at January 2011, buses do not have a low step for buggy or wheelchair access and therefore the route is classed as not being fully accessible.
Other services, both of which are within 10 minutes walking distance, are either route number 45, which stops at Cherry Tree Corner on the New London Road or route number 42, which stops on Writtle Road.
Chelmsford Crematorium Facilities
Parking
Chelmsford Crematorium has two car parks. The first is located on the right as you drive in towards the South and North chapels. The second is located by the office, just past the South chapel.
Both car parks are conveniently located close to the Crematorium buildings. On the rare occasions when these are full, the staff will guide mourners to our overspill parking area.
Memorial Chapel, Remembrance Plaques & floral tribute areas
The Chelmsford Crematorium Memorial Chapel can be found to the left of the North Chapel. This also houses the dedicated chapel plaques and the Book of Remembrance.
Both the North and South chapels have their own separate floral tribute areas, which can be found on the left of each of the respective buildings.
Remembrance and dedicated chapel plaques can be found to the left of the North chapel.
Toilets
Public toilets are to be found located by the North Chapel and the floral tribute area adjacent to the South Chapel.
Chelmsford Crematorium is pleased to advise that full disabled facilities are provided at both locations.
Chelmsford Crematorium encourages all visitors to use our facilities and welcomes any suggestions on how these could be improved.
Chelmsford Crematorium Contact Details
By Telephone: 01245 605630
By e-mail: crematorium@chelmsford.gov.uk
By Fax: 01245 496934
By Post:
Bereavement Services Superintendent,
Chelmsford Cemetery & Crematorium,
Writtle Road,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 3BL
Chelmsford Crematorium Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 0900 to 1700
Weekends & Public Holidays - Closed
Chelmsford Crematorium
Writtle Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3BL
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