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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include There is standard and accessible parking facilities. There is a crematorium chapel. There is a separate cemetery chapel. there is the crematorium office. there is standard and accessible toilets.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Tunbridge Wells.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Tunbridge Wells.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Office)

• 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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 420cm x 475cm (13ft 9in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m (19yd) from the reception 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • 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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Parking (Chapel)

• 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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 470cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 51m (56yd) from the chapel entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 55m (60yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • 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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Parking (Additional Chapel)

• 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 in the centre of the cemetery grounds.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 310cm x 470cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the additional chapel cemetery chapel entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the additional chapel cemetery chapel 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.

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Outside Access (Office)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Office)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance step.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the office entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Outside Access (Chapel Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Chapel Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access (Crematorium)

• There is 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 play background music.
• Music is played in the chapel.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the chapel entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the waiting area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 250cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the waiting area.
  • The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the chapel entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Outside Access (Additional Chapel - Cemetery Chapel Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 132cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Please contact the crematorium technician for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 2cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Additional Chapel - Friends Meeting Room Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you face the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 142cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Please contact the crematorium technician for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 3cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access (Additional Chapel - Cemetery Chapel)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during services.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access (Additional Chapel - Friends Meeting Room)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during services.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Additional Chapel)

• 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the additional chapel entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the additional chapel.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the cemetery attendant.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 235cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 80cm (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 a/are sanitary 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Additional Chapel)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you face the venue in a toilet block.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the additional chapel family meeting room entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow.