Cremated Remains
Following a cremation, the decision of how to lay the cremated remains to rest is an important one, and there are a number of options available. Many people choose to have them scattered in the peaceful and tranquil grounds of the crematorium, but sometimes they are taken away for scattering elsewhere, such as a favourite place visited or used by the deceased.
It is important to seek permission from the landholder or other authority if it is desired to scatter remains on private land. It may be requested that they be buried in an existing family grave or churchyard and this can be arranged by the funeral director or directly with the relevant authority.
Cremated remains can also be buried in Cleethorpes or Scartho Road Cemetery in plots reserved for that purpose, and a memorial erected afterwards. Each plot has sufficient space to hold 4 caskets of ashes. For further details of these please ask your funeral director or telephone the Grimsby Cemeteries and Crematorium Office.
Alternatively remains can be kept at home, scattered in a garden or even scattered at sea. If no decision as to the final disposal of the cremated remains can be made at the time of the funeral arrangements, then they are retained at the crematorium or the funeral directors premises until final instructions are received.
If retained at the crematorium in excess of 28 days, a small weekly charge is made for their retention. It may be possible to have remains scattered adjacent to a specific memorial (subject to its location), and this should be notified to the Grimsby Cemeteries and Crematorium Office in advance of the funeral service.
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