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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 19, 2018 04:09:11 PM
A pet crematorium will open at Cannon Hall in Barnsley next month.
The crematorium at the side of Cannon Hall’s walled gardens, will
provide individual cremations for pets in a secluded area of the park,
which is hidden away from public view.
The bespoke service is being delivered by Barnsley Council which owns
and operates Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens. It is believed to be
the first council to launch a service of this kind. Councillor Roy
Miller will officially open the pet crematorium at a ribbon-cutting
ceremony on Thursday 8 November.
Currently, pet cremations are arranged by local vet practices and
carried out by private firms, with pet owners from Barnsley and the
surrounding areas having to travel as far as Doncaster to arrange an
individual cremation for their pet.
The pet crematorium at Cannon Hall will ensure pets are carefully
cremated on their own, and their ashes prepared personally by staff in
accordance with their owners’ wishes.
People can choose to scatter their pet’s ashes or place a small memorial
plaque in a special woodland area of the park. A farewell room has also
been built where owners can go to discuss their requirements or say
their last goodbye.
Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens is part of the Barnsley Museums
portfolio, owned and operated by Barnsley Council. The plans to turn an
old potting shed at Cannon Hall into a pet crematorium will generate
income to pay for council services.
Cllr Roy Miller, Cabinet Spokesperson for Place at Barnsley Council,
said: “Cannon Hall is a special place for dog lovers and their families,
with thousands of people visiting the beautiful park and gardens each
year.
“At Barnsley Council we have many years’ experience in delivering
bereavement services and we understand how distressing the loss of a pet
can be. The crematorium will ensure a high-quality service to meet the
wishes of pet owners in Barnsley and the surrounding areas within the
picturesque grounds of Cannon Hall.”
The pet crematorium service will be available through the council from 1
November, providing a dignified cremation for dogs, cats and other small
animals. Prices start from around £80.
If you would like more information about the service, or to make advance
arrangements for your beloved pet, please contact
petcrematorium@barnsley.gov.uk or call 01226 206053. More information
can be found at: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/petcrematorium
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