Nigel Turner- Funeral Celebrant

07/06/2026

Visit the crematorium today for behind the scenes tours and a chance to chat to funeral directors and other, allied organisations.

It’s good to talk, to find out more, and to break down barriers and myths.

🕊️Chesterfield Crematorium Open Day

Join us on 7 June from between 10am and 3pm to discover more about Chesterfield Crematorium, and the services and support available.

Explore our beautiful grounds and meet the teams who care for them, or join one of our free behind the scenes tours.

You’ll also have the chance to chat with local charities and funeral directors to discover more about the wide range of bereavement support that is available locally.

Tours start at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Secure your place by emailing [email protected] or calling 01246 345888

Find out more: https://chesterfield.gov.uk/events/chesterfield-and-district-crematorium-open-day/

15/05/2026

When you look back on your timeline and rediscover a screenshot from a friend’s post that warms your heart.

That.

Thanks again Will.

14/05/2026

Informative and friendly, the open day is well worth a visit.

01/11/2025

I’ve been around long enough to remember when showing respect was commonplace. It was expected. Motorists would slow down and wait; and on the pavement, men would stop and remove their hats, and the ladies would stand, still - just long enough for the hearse to pass.

It is still expected …

However… Are we so far from those days that we’ve forgotten how to behave? Are we so busy that we don’t have time? Do we really care at all about each other any more? Since Covid, everyone seems angry and intolerant. My opinion, from my experience, sadly.

One day, we’ll be part of a cortège, saying goodbye to someone close to us. One day, we’ll be in the hearse.

Respect.

It matters.

We all matter to someone.

It might lengthen your journey by a few minutes but please, do the right thing.

05/09/2025

I received this lovely message this afternoon, after a service I led in Chesterfield earlier this week.

22/08/2025

An idyllic setting for the last service of the week: a Celebration of Life service, on the banks of Ogston Reservoir.

21/03/2025

A lovely service this week in Shirebrook for a wonderful family.

Photo credit to Tina.

21/03/2025

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18/02/2025

A lovely message, received yesterday from a lovely family.

Hi Nigel,

Hope you're well.

Just wanted to thank you on behalf of my sister and myself, for conducting the funeral service of our dad at the crematorium last week.

Neither of us had attended one of your services before but we were both impressed with the service you delivered. Several family members also commented how good your service was too.

You did what you said you would do - you spoke warmly and fondly about our dad and made it sound as if you had known him and didn't sound as if you were reading from a script - so thank you again.

We would both be quite happy to use your services again although I hope it's a long time before we need to!

Take care.

Best wishes,

24/12/2024

May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a merry Christmas and a happy and a healthy 2025.