Access Guide
Introduction
- The Lambeth Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance were opened in May 1958.
- They are set amid 10 acres of peaceful gardens.
- The crematorium is next to Lambeth Cemetery, which was opened in 1854.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is West Norwood.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
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Comments
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- Bus stops are situated on Norwood High Street & Knights Hill.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Parking (Office)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located just inside the main gates.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking (Crematorium)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the side of the crematorium.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 265cm x 600cm (8ft 8in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Crematorium - Accessible Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Crematorium - Accessible 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 slopes/ramps.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the cemetery.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
Outside Access (Cemetery Office)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Cemetery Office)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
Outside Access (Cemetery Office - Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Cemetery Office - Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception (Cemetery Office)
- The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cemetery 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 medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (Crematorium - Main Entrance)
- 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 away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Crematorium - Main Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Crematorium - Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
Level Change (Crematorium - Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access (Crematorium)
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop is in the chapel.
Level Change (Waiting Room & Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in the main corridor.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
Cemetery
- A driveway for vehicles leads from the main gate to the crematorium.
- There are wide tarmac footpaths leading around and through the cemetery.
- The paths range from easy to very steep slopes and wheelchair users may need assistance.
- Once off the paths the grass areas can be uneven.
Accessible Toilet (Crematorium)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Crematorium - Accessible Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the waiting room.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 233cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 8in).
- 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 110cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located off the waiting room.
- Unisex toilets are 31m (33yd 2ft) from the Crematorium - Accessible Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.