Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Gilroes Crematorium
Through the gates on Groby Road, mourners pass into Gilroes Cemetery before reaching the crematorium at its heart, a Leicester City Council venue that has served the city longer than almost any other in the region.
Avenues of mature trees and broad gardens of remembrance surround the chapel, and funerals here draw families from every district of Leicester as well as the Leicestershire villages round about.
Flowers feature in most Gilroes services, so the notes that follow cover what your florist will ask of you, how delivery is timed, and where the tributes are displayed afterwards.
Flower Policy
Leicester florists carry the whole repertoire out to Gilroes, wreath work, coffin sprays, posies, sheaves and floral lettering, and they bring everything in before the service starts, settling the timing with the crematorium or funeral director so the family never has to think about it.
When the committal is done, the tributes are arranged in a viewing area within the grounds, where mourners gather to read the cards; families wanting flowers carried home afterwards, or given to a local charity, should let the funeral director know in advance.
A particularly large or intricate commission is worth confirming with the venue, through the funeral director, before the florist begins work.
Delivery Guidance
Your order should give the person's full name as it will be read at the service, the day and time of the funeral, and the destination as Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Road, Leicester, and since the chapel stands inside a working cemetery, say plainly that the delivery is for a crematorium service.
Daily deliveries make the Groby Road entrance second nature to Leicester florists; anyone ordering from outside the city should pick a florist close to the venue and telephone, rather than ordering online, when same-day delivery matters.
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Access & Directions
Gilroes lies on the A50 Groby Road, a short drive out of Leicester city centre and handy for the A46 western bypass, with parking available once inside the grounds.
Buses along Groby Road stop close to the cemetery gates, and because the grounds are extensive, a driver visiting for the first time should allow a few spare minutes to find the chapel.
Towns Served
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who operates Gilroes Crematorium?
Leicester City Council's bereavement services run both the crematorium and the cemetery that surrounds it on Groby Road.
When does a tribute need to be at Gilroes?
Before mourners arrive. The florist delivers early and liaises with the venue directly, so accurate details at the point of ordering are what count.
Are flowers displayed after services at Gilroes?
They are, once the committal has finished, tributes go to a viewing area in the grounds where family and friends can read the messages before they leave.
Can ashes be scattered at Gilroes?
The gardens of remembrance within the site allow ashes to be scattered or interred; the funeral director or the council's bereavement team can talk through the options and fees.