The type of funeral service and how it is conducted is a personal choice. It reflects what you, as someone grieving, believe about life. It also tries to honour the wishes, religion, or beliefs of the person who has died.
Both chapels at Penmount are open to all denominations and faiths.
Religious ceremony
If you plan a religious ceremony before cremation, the service can be held in either chapel. Your funeral director can contact a minister from your local place of worship. Most ministers are happy to help, even if the person who died did not have strong ties to the church or faith group.
You may also hold the service in the deceased's usual place of worship, followed by the committal at the crematorium.
Non-religious ceremony
If you prefer a non-religious ceremony, your funeral director can give you a list of celebrants to choose from. You can also find your own celebrant to lead the service. For non-religious or secular services, religious artefacts can be removed from the Trelawny Chapel on request.
Service options and times
Direct Service (Unattended) - Trelawny Chapel Only
- Weekdays (Monday to Friday) at 08:00, 08:15 and 08:30
- Evenings (Monday to Thursday) at 17:00
Coffin delivery only by funeral director. No attendees.
Off-Peak Cremation
Trelawny Chapel:
- Monday to Thursday: 09:00 and 16:00
- Friday: 09:00
Kernow Chapel:
- Monday to Thursday: 09:30 and 16:30
- Friday: 09:30
Same service as adult cremation but at reduced cost during these times.
Adult Cremation
Trelawny Chapel:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00-15:00
- Friday: 10:00-16:00
Kernow Chapel:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:30-15:30
- Friday: 10:30-16:30
Weekend Cremation
Saturday:
- Trelawny: 09:00-15:00
- Kernow: Available on request
Sunday:
- Trelawny: 09:00-11:00
- Kernow: Available on request
Natural Burial
- Burial in a single depth grave
- Option for graveside service or chapel service prior to burial - Trelawny Chapel only
- Memorial service fee applies for chapel use
What happens during the service
Each service slot allows for time to prepare the chapel, to conduct the service and leave in an unrushed manner.
On arrival at the chapel door, the coffin is moved from the hearse to a panelled oak wheeled bier. The bier leads the mourners into the chapel and rests within the catafalque.
At the end of the service, curtains are drawn around the catafalque. The coffin remains hidden until mourners leave the chapel, then it is taken to the crematory. If preferred, the curtains can stay open at the family's request.
Facilities at Penmount
There are toilet facilities within the Trelawny Chapel waiting room and adjacent to the Kernow Chapel. An accessible toilet and baby changing facilities are behind the Memorial Hall.
Each chapel has it’s own designated waiting area and there is also a public waiting room at the front of the main building.
There is parking for over 100 cars at the main building with an additional 7 accessible spaces.
Staff trained in first aid are available if needed.