Guided Tour of Stonefall Cemetery
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at your local cemetery? How are the different areas of the grounds managed and maintained and what do the sculptures represent? On June 28
th all will be revealed as you are invited to take a free guided tour of Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate.
The tour will provide a brief history of Stonefall Cemetery and Crematorium, the original burial areas, the Commonwealth War Graves and Hebrew Cemetery and the new graves laid out after the Second World War. Alongside these areas are those dedicated to cremated remains, to children and babies, and to woodland burials, which follow environmentally sound practices. There will also be an opportunity to view the Crematorium, which carries out around 1,500 cremations per year, the Book of Remembrance room in the Chapel and the Columbarium. A walk through the Memorial Garden and its sculptures will also form part of the tour.
"The last time we opened our doors to the public in an informal way like this was over a year ago and there was a great deal of interest," said Philip Andrew, Harrogate Borough Council's Bereavement Services Manager. "The cemetery is a fascinating and calming place, full of history and a very attractive part of the landscape. People are always surprised to find out about the wide range of services we offer here and how extensive the area is behind the main gates on Wetherby Road."
The guided tour is free and will take place on Tuesday 28
th June at 7pm from the Main Office just inside the gates on Wetherby Road.