Crematorium offers behind the scenes tours
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The open day is a chance for visitors to learn about the cremation process and ask questions, staff say
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A crematorium in East Yorkshire is opening its doors to the public for behind-the-scenes tours.
Staff at Lelley Fields Crematorium in Holderness said the open day was a chance for visitors to learn about the cremation process and ask any questions they may have.
The event will take place between 09:00 and 13:00 BST on Saturday 20 July.
Lelley Fields opened in February 2023 and is the first new crematorium to be built in the East Riding since 1998.
Manager Christine Walker-Kelley said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to come along and learn about what we do here, experiencing things they wouldn't typically get to see.
“They can have a look around, meet our lovely team here and ask any questions they have."
She added: "Nothing is off limits."
Work on the council-run facility off Sproatley Road, near Preston, began at the end of 2021.
The previous crematorium to open in the area was the privately-run Haltemprice Crematorium which started operating in 1998.
The free event is open to anyone and there is no need to book, staff said.
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- Published13 April 2023