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Huddersfield Crematorium

Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2JF

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a crematorium, book of remembrance room and small chapel.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include an enquiries office and memorial gardens.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield.

Opening Times (Enquiries Office)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Crematorium Office)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Crematorium)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Gardens and Chapel of Rest)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.

Parking (Main Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the crematorium building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 264cm x 445cm (8ft 8in x 14ft 7in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are also marked standard parking bays running along the road from the main entrance to the crematorium.

Parking (Overflow Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the left as you enter the grounds, to the rear of the enquiries office.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the memorial gardens.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the memorial gardens.
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • This is an overflow car park.
    • The Blue Badge bays surface is tarmac.
    • The standard parking bays are gravel and may be uneven.
    • The memorial gardens and the route to the enquiries office are at the top right of the car park, to the left of the Blue Badge bays.

Parking (Enquiries Office)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located just outside the enquiries office.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 490cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the enquiries office entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Enquiries Office)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Reception (Enquiries Office)

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the enquiries office entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There are chairs without armrests to the right of the reception desk.

Inside Access (Enquiries Office)

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

Parks and Gardens (Memorial Gardens)

  • 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 and steep slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • The memorial gardens grounds are extensive and can be accessed via both car parks.
    • The memorial gardens grounds run from the enquiries office to the crematorium.
    • Some paths have uneven surfaces caused by tree root damage.

Outside Access (Crematorium Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 193cm.
    • 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 just beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Reception (Crematorium Attended Desk)

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the crematorium main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access (Crematorium)

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

Chapel

  • The chapel is located directly ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the chapel.
  • There are double doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The doors are 200cm wide.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is carpet.
  • Seats do not have armrests.
  • Chairs can be moved to allow space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lectern.
  • The lectern is 121cm high.
  • There is a fixed loop hearing system within the chapel.
  • There is an exit.
  • The exit doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The doors are 116cm wide.

Entrance (Chapel Courtyard Exit)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the courtyard internal walkway.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • 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 77cm.

Outside Access (Chapel of Remembrance Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the crematorium building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the first set of doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is 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 both sides.

Chapel of Remembrance Room

  • The chapel of remembrance room is located to the front right of the crematorium main building.
  • There is step free access to the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is a mixture of carpet and stone.
  • Some flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet.
  • The book of remembrance is located to the right as you enter.
  • The height of the case is 97cm.
  • To the left as you enter is a flower arranging area.
  • There is a worktop.
  • The worktop is 90cm high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink height is 92cm.
  • The sink has separate hot and cold leavers to operate it and is a mixer tap.
  • There is bench seating without armrests in the room.

Chapel of Rest

  • The chapel of rest is a small chapel for prayer and contemplation and is located at the front of the crematorium building at the beginning of the left hand corridor.
  • There are double doors to enter.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors may be difficult to open.
  • The doors are 164cm wide.
  • There is step free access to the room.
  • The flooring is carpet.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is an alter at a height of 94cm.
  • Chairs do not have armrests.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Waiting Room

  • The waiting room is at the front left of the building, to the left as you enter via the crematorium main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the waiting area.
  • There is a door.
  • The door is single.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door is 78cm wide.
  • The flooring is carpet.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are coffee making facilities at a height of 130cm to the top control.
  • There are coffee tables with a surface height of 44cm.
  • There is a water dispenser.
  • The height of the top control for the water dispenser is 81cm.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the crematorium main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the front right corridor.
    • 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 inwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 220cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
  • 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 the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • 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 areas surrounding the crematorium.
  • Home visits / services are available.
  • Comments View
    • Home visits are only available in exceptional circumstances.