South Bristol Crematorium
Whether it be yours or your loved one’s wish to be cremated, Brunel Funeral Directors are here to remove the burden of arranging a funeral and offer the Brunel Service which is a simple 20-minute service for £2,380. The service will be held at either Canford or South Bristol Crematorium at 9.00, 9.30 or 10.00am.
Location
Situated on Bridgewater Road, Bedminster Down in Bristol, South Bristol Crematorium is just a short drive from our funeral home in Westbury on Trym – and currently has a capacity for 100 mourners.
There is free car parking for all users – both outside the office and to the right of the chapel – including parking spaces for Blue Badge holders. For those using public transport, there is a bus stop within 150m of the crematorium and the closest train station is Parson Street, just a 40-minute walk.
Facilities
The cemetery grounds are quiet and designed to offer comfort to the bereaved. South Bristol Crematorium provides facilities to accommodate the needs of all mourners attending a cremation service.
These include:
- A sound system which can be heard both inside and outside of the chapel
- An induction loop for those who use hearing aids
- Disabled access (if required)
Large print hymn books are available for religious services and there’s the option to play CDs and tapes at South Bristol Crematorium.
Music choices are limitless, as long as a song has been officially recorded, we are able to play it at the service for you. DVDs and USBs are also now available to purchase.
For mourners with visual impairments, documents can be requested in Braille. And if they have a guide dog, a bowl of fresh water can be provided.
There is also plenty of toilet and baby changing facilities on-site for public use.
Memorials
After the cremation has taken place at South Bristol Crematorium, you may wish to have your loved one’s name entered into the Book of Remembrance to mark the anniversary of their death. Although copies are available as folded remembrance cards and miniature books, you can visit the cemetery and see your message displayed on that day every year.
A memorial vase with an inscribed tablet is a beautiful way to pay homage to your loved one. This can be placed at the edge of the path in the memorial garden at South Bristol Crematorium – giving you a personal place to visit and place flowers.
If you wish, you can have cremated remains placed in a casket and buried in a small, private grave at the cemetery. This can be marked with either a bronze or granite memorial stone and an engraved inscription. Some designs have flower holders too.
Opening times
South Bristol Crematorium opening times vary depending on the time of year.
Summer season (April to October):
Monday to Friday – 9am to 7pm
Weekends and bank holidays – 11am to 4.30pm
Winter season (November to March):
Monday to Friday – 9am to 4.30pm
Weekends and bank holidays – 11am to 4.30pm
Please note that on special occasions, such as Christmas Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the cemetery is open between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm.
For more information about South Bristol Crematorium, or to book an appointment to visit the office, call the cemetery on 0117 903 8330.