Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Wilford Hill Crematorium
West Bridgford, Clifton, Ruddington and the villages of south Nottinghamshire all bring their funerals to Wilford Hill, the hilltop crematorium on Loughborough Road at Nottingham's southern edge. The west of the conurbation mostly looks to Bramcote Crematorium instead, leaving Wilford Hill as the natural venue for the city's southern half.
Nottingham City Council operates the crematorium as part of the Southern Cemetery site, whose elevated grounds include well-kept gardens of remembrance.
Flowers are woven into services here as they are everywhere, and the few practicalities involved are easily understood.
Flower Policy
Tributes of every familiar kind climb the hill for services, wreaths and hearts, hand-tied sheaves, full-length casket pieces, letters spelling a name or a word. The florist or funeral director sorts the delivery slot with crematorium staff so the flowers are waiting before the cortege arrives.
After each service the tributes generally move to a viewing area for mourners to walk through. A family wanting the flowers back at the house afterwards, or sent on to a care home or hospice, tends to tell the funeral director in the days beforehand, which lets the venue know exactly what is wanted.
Delivery Guidance
An order that states the full name of the person being mourned, the slot booked, and 'Wilford Hill Crematorium, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford' gives venue staff everything they need; since the Southern Cemetery shares the hilltop, a note distinguishing a crematorium service from a burial helps the delivery driver.
West Bridgford's florists, and shops across Nottingham, count this as a standard run, a day's notice keeps it comfortable, while same-day requests work best as early calls. Flowers handed to the funeral director earlier in the week travel down with the cortege instead, an arrangement some families find simpler.
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Access & Directions
The entrance lies on the A60 Loughborough Road, the main route south out of Nottingham towards Ruddington, with parking inside the grounds.
Buses along the A60 stop near the gates, and the site is a short drive from both West Bridgford centre and the A52 ring road.
Towns Served
Nearby Crematoria
- Bramcote Crematorium
Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham
- Markeaton Crematorium
Markeaton Lane, Derby
- Gilroes Crematorium
Groby Road, Leicester
Popular Tribute Types
Helpful Guides
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- Sympathy Flowers EtiquetteA guide to sympathy flower etiquette, when to send them, what to write, and how to make sure your gesture is well received.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who operates Wilford Hill Crematorium?
Nottingham City Council, which runs the crematorium together with the Southern Cemetery on the same hilltop site off Loughborough Road.
How early do flowers arrive at Wilford Hill?
Ahead of the service, on a slot the florist confirms with the venue. The family's part is simply an accurate order, right name, right day, right start time.
Are tributes displayed after services?
Generally so. Flowers go out into the grounds once the committal has finished, where family and friends can view them and read the messages.
Should I use Wilford Hill or Bramcote for a Nottingham funeral?
Wilford Hill stands south of the city at West Bridgford; Bramcote covers the western side towards Beeston and Stapleford. Funeral directors book whichever suits the family better.