Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance Provides a Beautiful and Lasting Memorial
Why have an entry in the Book?
The Book of Remembrance provides a beautiful and lasting memorial to those who have been cremated at Chesterfield & District Crematorium. The book consists of two volumes, each volume displayed in the Remembrance Chapel. The pages are turned daily to reflect the current date, so that a lasting record appears at each anniversary date according to the date chosen. The date under which the entry appears is normally the date of death. However, any date may be chosen like a birthday or wedding anniversary.
Each inscription can consist of up to eight lines, with the minimum being a two line entry.
Inscriptions can be illuminated by an emblem/motif of your choice, for example a coat of arms, military, club or society badge, a spray of flowers or a bird. If you would like a special motif, please include a detailed drawing or photo the studio can work from. Please talk through the choices available with the Crematorium staff.
During office hours, a member of staff can turn the pages to a different date on request. You will always be able to view your inscription a month before or after the anniversary date you have requested, but, to avoid disappointment at other times, it is advisable to check with the office before visiting Chesterfield & District Crematorium.
The Book of Remembrance is intended as a permanent memorial to the deceased. For every day of the year there is a separate page, at the head of which the day and the month are inscribed.
Your inscription will be on display in the Chapel of Remembrance on the date that you request in your application.
Viewing the Book
Access to the Book of Remembrance room is provided 365 days of the year. Please check the Contact page for the hours open.
If you visit on a day other than the anniversary that you have chosen, you will need to ask for a member of staff to assist you. Someone is always available to help you on weekdays.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VIEW YOUR INSCRIPTION: This is because the books are taken off the premises for the purpose of book scanning. Book scanning takes place as soon as the books are taken off display, the process normally takes 2 weeks.
Pricing
Prices correct until 31st December 2024
Book of Remembrance
| Options | Price |
|---|---|
| Book of Remembrance – Two lines inscription | £85 |
| Book of Remembrance – Per additional line | £40 |
| Book of Remembrance – Illustration such as a motif, image, crest etc (only available on five lines or more) | £190 |
Order process
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