THE Northside has a new crematorium. Glasnevin Trust have announced the opening of its state-of-the-art crematorium at Dardistown Cemetery, Cloghran.
It is a non-denominational facility that will offer an alternative to traditional burials in Ireland. The site area extends to 613sqm and cost €5 million to build.
The crematorium will operate six days a week, closing on Sundays, and will offer much needed services to the people of North Dublin.
It meets the highest standards of emission control and is one of the most environmentally friendly crematoria in the country.
The public area of the building is separated into two congregation spaces, each holding 150 people. In the event of a larger service, the two congregation spaces can be merged into one, accommodating up to 300 people.
The congregation space is as an open transparent glazed space surrounded by a colonnade of steel columns supporting the deep overhang of the roof. The crematorium and functional areas are enclosed by a high wall of weathered limestone. The crematorium was designed by A&D Wejchert & Partners Architects.
Chief executive of the Glasnevin Trust Geoge McCullough said the new crematorium is the latest development in the illustrious history of Glasnevin Trust.
“It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment for people to visit and pay their respects to their loved ones. All of the Glasnevin Trust cemeteries are non-denominational in keeping with our mission to bury and cremate people of all religions and no religion with dignity and respect,” said Mr McCullough.
