Borders Crematorium offers people to reflect on Mother’s Day

The crematorium, part of the Westerleigh Group, is opening its doors on March 29 for a special event.

Visitors are welcome to spend time in the chapel between 10am and 12 noon for quiet reflection.

They can write personalised messages to be placed on a memory tree and take flowers to place on a memorial or take home.

Jane Crawley, manager of Borders Crematorium, said: “We will also provide cards which people can write personal messages on and then deposit in our Letters to Loved Ones memorial post box.

“We know, from feedback we’ve had since the memorial post box was installed, that the bereaved can take great comfort from posting messages to loved ones, and it helps them maintain a feeling of connection with them.”

The crematorium is open to anyone wishing to remember their loved ones, regardless of whether there is a memorial to their mother or mother figure in the crematorium grounds, or where their funeral took place.

It does not matter if someone is recently bereaved, or suffered a loss some time ago, and it makes no difference where they live.

If they are near to the crematorium around Mother’s Day, anyone and everyone is welcome to visit for a peaceful period of reflection and remembrance.

For more information about Mother’s Day, other events, and the services available visit the Borders Crematorium website. 

Ms Crawley added: “Mother’s Day is one of those annual occasions when a loss can be felt more and we want to ensure people know that they are very welcome to take comfort in paying tribute to their loved ones at our crematorium.

“It can equally be a particularly difficult time for mothers who are bereaved of a child, and they are also extremely welcome to visit us.”

The Westerleigh Group is also running a special offer between March 3 and April 30.

Families who buy a new granite memorial or EverWith personal jewellery from the crematorium can get free personalisation, up to the value of £500.

This can include hand-designed artwork transferred directly onto the memorial, such as portraits, club crests, animals, hobbies, places or interest, a picture of loved one transferred onto a plaque which is then placed on the memorial or engraving of names or images on selected EverWith jewellery items.