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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Barnsley Crematorium Office, Memorial Gardens and Chapel.
• Related link Barnsley Crematorium - Bereavement Services.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/barnsley-crematorium-bereavement-services

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Opening Times (1st November - 31st March)

• Monday 08:45 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:45 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:45 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:45 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:45 - 16:30.
• Saturday 08:45 - 16:30.
• Sunday 08:45 - 16:30.

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Opening Times (1st April - 31st October)

• Monday 08:45 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 08:45 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 08:45 - 18:30.
• Thursday 08:45 - 18:30.
• Friday 08:45 - 18:30.
• Saturday 08:45 - 18:30.
• Sunday 08:45 - 18:30.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Wombwell.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located a the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the chapel entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the chapel entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Waiting Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the waiting room to the right of the chapel.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Inside Access (Waiting Room)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are chairs without armrests in the waiting room.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer - Waiting Room)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the waiting room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Room)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter from the waiting room entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the waiting room entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Chapel)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the chapel.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.

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Inside Access (Chapel)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are chairs without armrests in the chapel.
  • There are 3 shallow, clearly marked steps without handrails leading to the coffin area.
  • The Chapel Side exit can be used to bypass the steps leading to the coffin.
  • Photograph 4 shows the chapel overspill room with a tv screen to view the service.

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Outside Access (Chapel Side Exit)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the chapel.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the exit.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located along the ramp.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Flower Room and Book of Remembrance Room)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Flower Room and Book of Remembrance Room Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access (Flower Room and Book of Remembrance Room)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Parks and Gardens (Remembrance Gardens)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 clearly marked shallow steps with handrails to the right leading to parts of the memorial gardens (shown in photograph 7).
  • These steps can be avoided by taking a different route.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the car park area.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.