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Remembrance Tribute booklet - Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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1<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g><str<strong>on</strong>g>Tribute</str<strong>on</strong>g> Informati<strong>on</strong>for Bereavement CareServicestoke.gov.uk


2This <str<strong>on</strong>g>booklet</str<strong>on</strong>g> c<strong>on</strong>tains informati<strong>on</strong> relatingto remembrance tributes available in thecemeteries in <str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>Trent</strong>.If there are any questi<strong>on</strong>s you have whichare not answered in this <str<strong>on</strong>g>booklet</str<strong>on</strong>g>, pleasec<strong>on</strong>tact the Bereavement Care Serviceoffice <strong>on</strong> teleph<strong>on</strong>e 01782 235050.


3<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Tribute</str<strong>on</strong>g>sMemorial items can help bereaved families and friends through a very sensitive anddistressing period, giving lasting memories of a loved <strong>on</strong>e. They are often a visualcomfort to those visiting the cemetery.Headst<strong>on</strong>es are not available through us, you will need to c<strong>on</strong>tact a licensedmemorial mas<strong>on</strong> who can work in our cemeteries.The pages that follow c<strong>on</strong>tain informati<strong>on</strong> about each individual remembrance tributeand in which cemeteries they are available. The table below give a brief outline ofwhich items are available in which cemeteries.Arboria plaqueProductFamily Arboria plaqueBook of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>Babies Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>Cemetery Locati<strong>on</strong>Carmountside Book of remembrance roomCarmountside Book or remembrance roomCarmountside Book or remembrance roomCarmountside Book or remembrance roomBabies Miniature Book or <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> Available to take homeElectr<strong>on</strong>ic Book or <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>Bout<strong>on</strong>ierre plaqueBuxt<strong>on</strong> granite seat plaqueCarmountside Book or remembrance roomCarmountside and BurslemAll cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>hamWilford granite seat plaqueCommunal granite seat plaqueMemorial seatVase TabletKerb VaseHeart plaqueSundial plaqueTree and markerRose bush and markerShrub and markerStandard Rose and markerFlower bedWater featureTemporary CrossTemporary vaseAll cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>hamCarmountside and BurslemAll cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>hamAll cemeteries except Tunstall, Smallthorneand <strong>Trent</strong>hamCarmountside <strong>on</strong>lyCarmountside <strong>on</strong>lyCarmountside and L<strong>on</strong>gt<strong>on</strong>All cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>hamCarmountside <strong>on</strong>lyAll cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>hamCarmountside <strong>on</strong>lyCarmountside <strong>on</strong>lyCarmountside <strong>on</strong>lyAll cemeteriesAll cemeteries


4<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Tribute</str<strong>on</strong>g>savailable in our babies andchildren’s gardensWe have two specially designed babies and children’s gardens based atCarmountside Cemetery and Crematorium. These gardens have their ownremembrance tributes. Please see the lists below to see what items are available ineach garden.Products available in the ‘Sweet Dreams’ babies and children’s burial area atCarmountside:• Train plaque• Tree plaque• Teddy bear vase plaque• Flower bed• Vase tablet• Sweet Dreams communal seat plaque• Buxt<strong>on</strong> Granite Seat Plaque• Animal Granite Seat PlaqueProducts available in the ‘Butterfly Dreams’ babies and children’s burial area atCarmountside:• Mushroom granite plaque• Teddy bear vase plaque• Animal granite seat plaque• Buxt<strong>on</strong> granite seat plaque• Topiary and marker• Communal granite book plaque• Butterfly Dreams Octag<strong>on</strong>al Seat Plaque• Shrub and markerThese items are explained in more depth late in this <str<strong>on</strong>g>booklet</str<strong>on</strong>g>.For our current fees and charges please se our related web page or alternativelyplease c<strong>on</strong>tact the Bereavement Care Service office <strong>on</strong> 01782 235050.A member of staff will be happy to discuss these opti<strong>on</strong>s further with you.


5Animal granite seat plaqueThese impressive granite features can be found at Carmountside Cemetery andCrematorium in the;• 'Butterfly Dreams' babies and children's burial garden; and• 'Sweet Dreams' babies and children’s burial garden.Both babies and children's burial areas offer a peaceful setting within beautifullycreated gardens.Each seat will be shared at most by two families. The plaques are available with aninscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.The locati<strong>on</strong> of the seat is at our discreti<strong>on</strong>. The lease for a plaque is ten years, butyou can buy another lease after this time.If you choose not to, we will remove the plaque from display and suitably dispose ofit.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


6Arboria PlaqueThese attractively designed timber plaques can be found in the ‘Book of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> Room’ at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.There are four types of plaques available.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) <strong>on</strong>ly.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> with engraved motif.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> with engraved coloured motif.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> with ceramic portrait.These plaques can hold up to five lines of text and are suitable for up to two names<strong>on</strong> the plaque.The lease for a plaque is ten years, but you can renew it after this time.If you choose not to we will remove the plaque from display and suitably dispose of it.Family Arboria PlaqueThese attractively designed family timber plaques can be found in the 'Book of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> Room' at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.There are four types of plaques available.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) <strong>on</strong>ly.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> with engraved motif.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> with engraved coloured motif.• Inscripti<strong>on</strong> with ceramic portrait.These plaques can hold up to 11 lines of text and are suitable for up to two or morenames <strong>on</strong> the plaque.The lease is for ten years, but you can renew it after thistime.If you choose not to we will remove the plaque fromdisplay and suitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for moreinformati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> the above items please c<strong>on</strong>tact theBereavement Care Service office <strong>on</strong> 01782235050.


7Babies Book or <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>A special way to remember a baby or child is to have an entry in the Babies Book of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>.This book is <strong>on</strong> permanent display in the Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> Room atCarmountside Cemetery and Crematorium. (Entrance to the left of the Chapel).It can be used to remember any date you wish.Each entry (hand written in traditi<strong>on</strong>al style) can be either:• two lines;• five lines; or• eight lines of text.Entries can't be more than 32 letters per line and the first line must be used for thename <strong>on</strong>ly.If your entry is more than five lines, a hand painted motif (such as a flower orphotograph) can be added.Each day of the year is displayed <strong>on</strong> a single page of the book. Your entry will bedisplayed <strong>on</strong> your chosen date.If you want to view your entry <strong>on</strong> any other day, please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to make anappointment. Or you can view your entry <strong>on</strong> the Electr<strong>on</strong>ic Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>.All entries are at our discreti<strong>on</strong>.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


8Babies Miniature Book of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>This specially designed pers<strong>on</strong>al keepsake books are a lasting way to remember anydate you wish of a baby or child.Each entry (hand written in traditi<strong>on</strong>al style) can be made up of:• two lines;• five lines; or• eight lines of text.There is a maximum of 32 letters per line and the first line must be used for the name<strong>on</strong>ly.If your entry is more than five lines, a hand painted motif can be added. Such as a:• flower; or• photograph.All entries are at our discreti<strong>on</strong>.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


9Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>An entry in the Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> is a special way to remember a loved <strong>on</strong>e.The books are <strong>on</strong> permanent display in the Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> Room atCarmountside Cemetery and Crematorium. The Entrance is to the left of the Chapel.It can be used to remember any date you wish.Each entry (hand written in traditi<strong>on</strong>al style) can be either:• two lines;• five lines; or• eight lines of text.Entries can’t be more than 32 letters per line, and the first line must be used for thename <strong>on</strong>ly.If your entry is more than five lines l<strong>on</strong>g a hand painted motif, such as a flower orshield, can be added at an additi<strong>on</strong>al cost.You can reserve space below your entry for future use.Each day of the year is displayed <strong>on</strong> a single page of the book. Your entry will bedisplayed <strong>on</strong> your chosen date.If you would like to view your entry at any other time, we can arrange to turn thepage. Otherwise it can be viewed <strong>on</strong> the Electr<strong>on</strong>ic Book of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>.Entries are displayed in two separate books:• from 1 January to 30 June; and• from 1 July to 31 December.We add new entries when the book is not <strong>on</strong> display.All entries are at our discreti<strong>on</strong>.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for moreinformati<strong>on</strong>


10Bout<strong>on</strong>ierre plaqueThese attractive re-c<strong>on</strong>stituted granite plaques are located in the West Cloister in theGarden Of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium and also atBurslem Cemetery.There are three types of plaque available;• Text <strong>on</strong>ly;• Text and motif; or• Text and photograph.Each plaque comes with a posy holder at the side for flowers.The lease for a plaque is 5 years and can be renewed after this time.If you decide not to renew the lease we will remove the plaque from display andsuitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


11Butterfly DreamsOctag<strong>on</strong>al seat plaqueThis can be found in the Butterfly Dreams babies and children’s burial garden atCarmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.We have recently installed a communal granite seat, octag<strong>on</strong>al in shape which ismade up of eight smaller seats with four inscribed plaques <strong>on</strong> each seat.You can lease <strong>on</strong>e or more of the plaques <strong>on</strong> the seat.Each plaque will display an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.The lease for a plaque is 5 years and can be renewed after this time.If you choose not to renew the lease the plaque will be removed from display andsuitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us for more informati<strong>on</strong> or to place an order


12Buxt<strong>on</strong> granite seat plaqueThese striking granite features can be found at Carmountside Cemetery andCrematorium and throughout our city cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>ham Cemetery.They are also available in the Babies and Children’s burial areas at Carmountside.Each polished granite seat is four feet l<strong>on</strong>g and has two plaques. You can lease <strong>on</strong>eor both plaques <strong>on</strong> the seat. The plaque(s) are engraved with an inscripti<strong>on</strong>(message) of your choice in gold lettering.The locati<strong>on</strong> of the seat is at our discreti<strong>on</strong>. You will need to agree the positi<strong>on</strong> ofyour seat with us before it is ordered. We will arrange a meeting to discuss this priorto applicati<strong>on</strong>.The lease for a plaque is ten years, but you can renew it after the initial lease has runout. If you choose not to, we will remove the plaque from display and suitablydispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us if you would like to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


13Communal granite book plaqueThis can be found in Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium, within the ButterflyDreams Babies and Children’s Burial Garden.The impressive granite book is made up of 60 granite plaques set into the pedestal,and each page of the book.Plaques are available with an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.Butterfly Dreams is a beautifully designed garden where a magnificent ‘children andbutterfly’ granite statue is the central feature. It brings a peaceful feel to the gardenand makes it a nice and attractive place to visit.The lease for a plaque is for five years, but you can choose to buy another leaseafter this time. If you d<strong>on</strong>'t want to we will remove the plaque from display andsuitably dispose of it.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


14Communal seat plaqueThis striking feature is a focal point of the Victorian Shelter situated in the Garden Of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.We have also recently installed a communal seat at Burslem cemetery <strong>on</strong> the site ofthe former Burslem chapel.The seat is hexag<strong>on</strong>al in shape which is made up of six smaller seats.Each seat will have two inscribed plaques.You can lease <strong>on</strong>e or both of the plaques <strong>on</strong> the seat.Each plaque will display an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.The lease for a plaque is 5 years and can be renewed after this time.If you choose not to renew the lease the plaque will be removed from display andsuitably disposed of.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us for more informati<strong>on</strong> or to place an order


15Cremati<strong>on</strong> remains urnsIf you wish to keep your loved <strong>on</strong>es cremati<strong>on</strong> remains at home, a decorated urn is agood way to do that.A choice of Cremati<strong>on</strong> Remains Urns are <strong>on</strong> display in the recepti<strong>on</strong> at CarmountsideCemetery and Crematorium office.We will c<strong>on</strong>tact you when your urn is ready to be collected.This will be in around 21 days from the date of your order.Please note that our staff do not transfer cremati<strong>on</strong> remains into the urns.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


16Electr<strong>on</strong>ic Book of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>The electr<strong>on</strong>ic book of remembrance (with touch screen) is available to view in theBook of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> Room, at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.(Entrance to the left of the Chapel).If you buy an entry in either the:• Book of remembrance;or the• Babies Book of remembrance;we automatically put it <strong>on</strong>to a digital 'Touch Screen' as well.You can add to your entry by buying 'additi<strong>on</strong>al touch screen opti<strong>on</strong>s', which offer upto four more screens.These can be used to display:• mementos of your choice;• pers<strong>on</strong>al messages;• a poem; or• family photograph.Your entry and additi<strong>on</strong>al screens will be displayed <strong>on</strong> the date you choose.If you would like direct access to your entry, you can buy a swipe card.All entries are at our discreti<strong>on</strong>.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


17Flower bed and markerA beautiful way of remembering a loved <strong>on</strong>e is to have a flowerbed in their memory.Flowerbeds are available in Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.We take care to produce a colourful display of beds throughout the year. It makesour cemeteries a pleasant and attractive place to visit.Each flowerbed has a marker, bearing a suitable inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message).The lease for the flowerbed is <strong>on</strong>e year - you can buy another <strong>on</strong>e when this has runout. You can make an appointment with us if you would like to witness the markerbeing placed.If you choose not to renew the lease we will remove the marker from display andsuitably dispose of it.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


18Heart plaqueThese striking red heart features are located in the North and South areas of theGarden of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.The memorial is heart shaped and stands <strong>on</strong> a square pedestal base. Each heartmemorial c<strong>on</strong>tains five individual plaques.Each plaque is black and circular in shape and will display an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message)of your choice in gold lettering.The pedestal base holds a small flower c<strong>on</strong>tainer where families can place fresh andartificial flowers beneath the plaque.The lease for the plaque is 5 years. You can renew the lease after this time. If youchoose not to, we will remove the plaque from display and suitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


19Kerb VaseGranite kerb vases are available in the Garden of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> at CarmountsideCemetery and Crematorium.You can find them around the Victorian Shelter in four attractively designed shrubbeds.Each shrub bed can c<strong>on</strong>tain a maximum of six kerb vases. The vase is made ofgranite and has a striking dark red colour and features an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) ofyour choice in gold lettering.Vases cannot be placed <strong>on</strong> the strewing area. The lease for the vase is five years.You will need to agree the positi<strong>on</strong> of your vase with us before it is ordered.We will arrange a meeting to discuss this prior to applicati<strong>on</strong>.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


20Memorial seatA very popular way of remembering a loved <strong>on</strong>e is to buy a memorial seat in theirmemory. They are available in all of the city's cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>hamCemetery.Seats are approximately five feet l<strong>on</strong>g and include a back rail, which will take aninscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of up to 140 characters. You can buy additi<strong>on</strong>al rails in lateryears.Wherever possible we will place your seat where you choose. You will need to agreethe positi<strong>on</strong> of your seat with us before it is ordered. We will arrange a meeting todiscuss this prior to applicati<strong>on</strong>.The fee for the first 10 year lease period includes buying the inscribed seat. Thismeans that the seat will be yours to own and maintain. You then lease the areawhere it is placed.The seat is finished in a high quality, envir<strong>on</strong>mentally friendly wood preservative.Five year renewals after this time are charged a lease fee <strong>on</strong>ly.Maintenance of the seatDuring the lease period any maintenance costs for the seat, including repairs/teak oil,remain the resp<strong>on</strong>sibility of the owner.If you ask us to, we will carry out any work that is needed. We do charge for this.(See our current fees and charges list).Memorial Seats remain in use for many years and are a lasting form of memorial.We will take a seat out of service when it reaches the end of its life, such as throughold age and general deteriorati<strong>on</strong>. As the seat is yours, you may remove it at theend of any lease period if you wish.We can’t be held resp<strong>on</strong>sible for acts of vandalism whichmay cause damage to Memorial Seats.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> pleasec<strong>on</strong>tact us


21Memory treeThis striking feature is found in the Sweet Dreams Babies and Children's BurialGarden, at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.The memory tree is made up of six plaques which are positi<strong>on</strong>ed around the squirrel.Each plaque is circular in shape and will display an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of yourchoice in silver lettering.The lease for the plaque is five years. You can renew the lease after this time, but ifyou choose not to, we will remove the plaque from display and suitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


22Mushroom granite plaqueThese attractive granite features can be found in the ‘Butterfly Dreams’ Babies andChildren’s Burial Garden, at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.Butterfly Dreams is a beautifully designed garden where a magnificent ‘children andbutterfly’ granite statue is the central feature. It brings a peaceful feel to the gardenand makes it a nice and attractive place to visit.Each mushroom will be shared at most by four families. The plaque will display aninscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.The lease for a plaque is five years, but you can buy another lease after this time.If you choose not to we will remove the plaque from display and suitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


23Shrub and markerA beautiful way to remember a loved <strong>on</strong>e is to have a shrub or rose bush in theirmemory.A wide variety are available in and at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium andin all of the <strong>City</strong>’s Cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>ham Cemetery.A number of areas have been set aside to be planted with the shrubs and rose bushes.We take care to produce a colourful display throughout the year to make the areasan attractive place to visit.Each shrub/rosebush has a marker, with a suitable inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message). The leasefor the marker is five years, but you have the opti<strong>on</strong> to renew this after this time.If you d<strong>on</strong>'t want to, then we will remove the marker from display and suitably disposeof it.You can make an appointment with us if you would like to witness the marker beingplaced.We will maintain the shrub or rose bush and should it die within the lease period wewill replace it free of charge.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


24Rose Bush/Standard rose andmarkerA beautiful way to remember a loved <strong>on</strong>e is to have a rose in their memory.Roses are available in at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.A wide variety of species are available including standard roses and rose bushes.A number of areas have been set aside and planted with roses at each cemetery.We take care to produce a colourful display throughout the year to make ourcemeteries a pleasant and attractive place to visit.Each rose has a marker, with a suitable inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message). The lease for themarker is five years, but you can buy another <strong>on</strong>e after this time. If you choose not towe will remove the marker from display and dispose of it.If the rose dies during the lease period we will replace it free of charge.You can make an appointment with us if you would like to witness the marker beingplaced.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us.


25Sundial granite plaqueThis striking granite feature can be found in the peaceful setting of the ‘Garden of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>’ at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium and L<strong>on</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> Cemetery.There are two sundials at Carmountside, <strong>on</strong>e in the north of the garden and <strong>on</strong>e inthe south.The sundial at L<strong>on</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> cemetery is closely located near the Garden of<str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g>.Each sundial has 24 granite plaques in three different sizes.The plaques are available with the inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in goldlettering.The lease for a plaque is five years, but you can buy another <strong>on</strong>e after this time.If you choose not to renew the lease we will remove the plaque from display andsuitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


26Sweet Dreams communalSeat plaqueThis attractive feature is found in the Sweet Dreams Babies and Children's Garden,at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.The seat is hexag<strong>on</strong>al in shape and is made up of six smaller seats. Each smallerseat has two inscribed markers.You can lease <strong>on</strong>e or both of the plaques <strong>on</strong> the seat. Each plaque will display aninscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.The lease for a plaque is five years.You can renew the lease after this time, but if you choose not to we will remove theplaque from display and suitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


27Teddy bear granite vasePlaqueThe Teddy Bear vase plaque has a flower c<strong>on</strong>tainer for family flowers and isavailable in the:• ‘Butterfly Dreams’ Babies and Children’s Burial Garden; and• Babies and Children’s 'Sweet Dreams' Burial Garden.The plaques are available in blue pearl or indian red granite and are inscribed with amessage of your choice. The message you choose will be in gold lettering.Both babies and children’s burial areas offer a peaceful setting within beautifullycreated gardens. You will need to agree the positi<strong>on</strong> of your vase with us before it isordered. We will arrange a meeting to discuss this prior to applicati<strong>on</strong>.The lease for a granite vase plaque is 10 years. A further lease can be purchasedafter the initial lease period has expired.If you choose not to renew the lease the plaque will be removed from display andsuitably disposed of.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


28Temporary CrossThese can be placed <strong>on</strong> a grave space as a temporary memorial, until you can buy amore permanent <strong>on</strong>e.They are available with an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message), in a black or wood finish.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact usTemporary VaseThese are placed <strong>on</strong> a grave space as a temporary memorial, until you can buy amore permanent <strong>on</strong>e.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us.


29Topiary and markerA beautiful way to remember a baby or child is to lease a memorial topiary shrub intheir memory.A variety of impressive animal topiary shrubs are available in the ‘Butterfly Dreams’Babies and Children’s Burial Garden, at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.Butterfly Dreams is a superbly designed garden where a magnificent ‘children andbutterfly’ granite statue is the central feature.It brings a peaceful feel to the garden and makes it a nice and attractive place to visit.Each shrub has a marker with the inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in goldlettering.You can watch the placing of the marker, or place it yourself if you wish.Leases are available for a period of five years.If the topiary remains in good c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong> at the end of the lease period, you’ll be ableto renew the lease. If you d<strong>on</strong>’t want to, then we will remove the marker and disposeof it.We will look after and maintain the topiary while it's being leased.If it dies within the five year period, we will replace it free of charge.To place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong> please c<strong>on</strong>tact us


30Train plaqueThese can be found around the fountain in the Babies and Children’s Garden atCarmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.They can be inscribed with either of the following pictures:• teddy;• doll; or• soldier.The lease for the plaque is 10 years, but you can buy another <strong>on</strong>e after this time.You can visit <strong>on</strong>e of our authorised Memorial Mas<strong>on</strong>s who can help you to fill in yourapplicati<strong>on</strong> for the lease and prepare the plaque for you.For a list of Mas<strong>on</strong>s licensed to work in the city cemeteries see the our web page orteleph<strong>on</strong>e the Bereavement Care Service office for an up to date list.Please note that although you can buy the plaque from the Memorial Mas<strong>on</strong> you can<strong>on</strong>ly lease the space where it is placed <strong>on</strong> the train.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


31Tree and markerOne of the most lasting ways to remember a loved <strong>on</strong>e is by sp<strong>on</strong>soring a tree intheir memory.You can sp<strong>on</strong>sor a tree at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium and in all of thecity's cemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>ham Cemetery.There are a wide range of beautiful mature trees available to sp<strong>on</strong>sor.In some cases we could c<strong>on</strong>sider planting a new tree. This depends <strong>on</strong> where youwant it, and the type of tree. Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us for specialist advice <strong>on</strong> this.A tree has a marker bearing a suitable message. The lease for a marker is 10 or 20years, but you can buy another <strong>on</strong>e after this time.You can make an appointment with us if you would like to witness the marker beingplaced.We have resp<strong>on</strong>sibility for maintaining the tree throughout its life. Pruning or otherwork, will be carried out as needed. We will replace the tree if it dies or becomesdangerous during the lease period.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


32Vase tabletVase tablets are available in the Garden of <str<strong>on</strong>g>Remembrance</str<strong>on</strong>g> at CarmountsideCemetery and Crematorium, and the other city cemeteries (apart from Tunstall and<strong>Trent</strong>ham).The vase is made of granite and is available in four different colours:• black;• grey pearl;• blue pearl; and• pink pearl.They have an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) <strong>on</strong> the fr<strong>on</strong>t.The vase can be put as near as possible to where cremati<strong>on</strong> remains have beenscattered, but not actually <strong>on</strong> the strewing area.Locati<strong>on</strong>s of vases must be agreed with a member of Bereavement Care Servicestaff prior to ordering form a Memorial Mas<strong>on</strong>. We will arrange a meeting to discussthis prior to applicati<strong>on</strong>.Vase tablets can be bought from an authorised memorial mas<strong>on</strong> licensed to sellthem. Bereavement Care Service can provide an list of approved memorial mas<strong>on</strong>s.The area where the vase is displayed is leased from us for 10 years, but you can buyanother lease after this time. If you choose not to we will remove the vase fromdisplay.You can get a list of authorised memorial mas<strong>on</strong>s licensed to work in the citycemeteries from the main recepti<strong>on</strong> at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


33Wilford granite seat plaqueWilford memorial seats are an attractive and lasting feature in all of our citycemeteries except <strong>Trent</strong>ham Cemetery.Each four foot polished granite seat will be shared at most by three families.The locati<strong>on</strong> of the seat is at our discreti<strong>on</strong>. You will need to agree the positi<strong>on</strong> ofyour seat with us before it is ordered. We will arrange a meeting to discuss this priorto applicati<strong>on</strong>.The plaque will display an inscripti<strong>on</strong> (message) of your choice in gold lettering.The lease for a plaque is 10 years, but you can renew it after this time.If you do not want to renew the lease we will remove the plaque from display andsuitably dispose of it.Please c<strong>on</strong>tact us to place an order or for more informati<strong>on</strong>


34Bereavement Care ServiceCarmountside Cemetery and CrematoriumLeek Road, Milt<strong>on</strong>, <str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST2 7ABTel 07182 235050 (Normal office hours <strong>on</strong>ly)Fax: 01782 234698Email: bereavement.care@stoke.gov.ukWeb: stoke.gov.uk/bereavementOutside of normal working hours please ring <str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-Call <strong>on</strong> 01782 234234.Office opening timesM<strong>on</strong>day 8:30am to 5pmTuesday 8.30am to 5pmWednesday 8.30am to 5pmThursday 8.30am to 5pmFriday 8:30 am to 4:30pmSaturday 9:00 am to 12pmHow to find usBy RoadFrom M6 take Juncti<strong>on</strong> 15 or 16 <strong>on</strong>to the A500, follow signs for <str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>- <strong>Trent</strong>. Turnoff A500 <strong>on</strong>to the A52, follow signs for Leek for approx 2 miles. At major trafficlights keep in left hand lane and c<strong>on</strong>tinue straight <strong>on</strong> to the A5009. Follow signs forLeek for approx 2 miles. Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium is sign postedand is <strong>on</strong> your right, there are two entrances.By Rail<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g> Stati<strong>on</strong> is approximately 15 minutes away by taxi. Out of stati<strong>on</strong>, turn right totraffic lights, turn left <strong>on</strong>to Leek Road A5009. Keep <strong>on</strong> road for approximately 2 milesthrough major crossroads and under disused railway bridge heading for Milt<strong>on</strong>.Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium is sign posted and is <strong>on</strong> the right handside.


35Carmountside CemeteryLeek Road, Milt<strong>on</strong>,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST2 7AB<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g> CemeteryQueens Road, Hartshill,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST4 7LHHanley CemeteryCemetery Road, Shelt<strong>on</strong>,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST4 2DLL<strong>on</strong>gt<strong>on</strong> CemeterySpring Garden Road, L<strong>on</strong>gt<strong>on</strong>,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST3 2QSTunstall CemeteryJacqueline Street, Tunstall,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST6 5JABurslem CemeteryHanley Road, Smallthorne,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST6 1RDFent<strong>on</strong> CemeteryVivian Road, Fent<strong>on</strong>,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST4 3JG<strong>Trent</strong>ham CemeterySt<strong>on</strong>e Road, <strong>Trent</strong>ham,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST4 8NGSmallthorne CemeteryFord Green Road, Smallthorne,<str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>Trent</strong> ST6 1NXMaps are available <strong>on</strong> request

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