Gargoyles -Gilroes Crematorium Chapel - Leicester
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Norfolk12
N 52° 39.300 W 001° 10.320
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Several dragon gargoyles on the roof of the chapels at Leicester Crematorium.
Waymark Code: WMCG0V
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/03/2011
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Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QG
T: 0116 252 7382
Location of Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Comprising 28 acres, with its entrance on Groby Road and exit on Anstey lane.
Opened in 1902, Gilroes is on a south facing slope with the newest parts nearest to Anstey lane. There is a general burial area, plots for interment of ashes, a children's section, the Jewish cemetery , two areas for strewing of ashes and memorial rose gardens.
Gilroes is a lawn cemetery, that is to say no surrounds are allowed on graves.
Gilroes Crematorium
The Crematorium is in the middle of Gilroes Cemetery.
Services times are available from 9.00 am until 4.00 pm and each service time is for 45 minutes. This can be extended if required. Seating is available for 85 people, with ample standing room if needed.
Music can be provided either on the organ, or by tapes/CDs which are played via the chapel's music system. Live music is welcomed.
For those people with hearing difficulties an induction loop has been installed. External speakers are also available. The chapels are non-denominational, so different religions can
Water spout is used: yes
Condition: Pristine
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