Pet crematorium to open in much-loved Cannon Hall Park
17 October 2018
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
Notes to editor
Media contact Charlotte Goldthorpe on 01226 766900 or at charlotte@capitalbmedia.co.uk
Image shows Cannon Hall
Photocall: Members of the press are invited to attend the official opening of a pet crematorium at Cannon Hall on Thursday 8 November at 12.30pm where Cllr Roy Miller will cut the ribbon. Cllr Miller and Anthony Devonport from Barnsley Council will be available for interviews.
A video of Anthony Devonport talking about the pet cremation service can viewed here: https://youtu.be/xiPBI-9t9kI The original MP4 file is available on request to charlotte@capitalbmedia.co.uk
About Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall was home to the Spencer-Stanhope family, who made their fortunes in the local iron industry, for 300 years. The grounds were landscaped in the mid-1700s and the estate was sold to Barnsley Council in 1951. The hall was opened as a museum in 1957. Cannon Hall and its grounds are now part of the Barnsley Museums portfolio, owned and operated by Barnsley Council. The other museums are the Cooper Gallery, Worsbrough Mill, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley.
Cannon Hall and its grounds are adjacent to the privately-owned Cannon Hall Farm, but are not connected.
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