By Historic lodge to be brought back into use
North East Lincolnshire Council have announced plans to restore the former Scartho Cemetery Lodge back into use.
The building was built in 1888 and designed by EW Farebrother.
It is hoped that plans to restore the 19th Century building will see it removed from the ‘at risk’ register.
The waiting room and toilets opposite the lodge have been vacant for around 15 years and will also be restored as part of the project.
According to the council the project is the final stage as part of a wider transformation project for local Bereavement Services.
Grimsby Cenotaph and parts of Grimsby Cemetery have already undergone a full renovation.
Councillor Stewart Swinburn said: “We’re committed to improving our services for bereaved families and we put their interests at the core of what we do.
“Recent improvements include the Treasured Memories pet crematorium, the car park extension, the restoration of the Chapel and cemetery gates and the Reflections Tea Room in the Crematorium Lodge, which is due to open later in the summer.
“Once restored, the Cemetery Lodge will become the venue for our new Simple Funeral service.
“Simple Funerals are a relatively new concept where the Council provides a dignified yet affordable funeral service for bereaved families.
“Restoring this attractive but unused building by the cemetery gates will complete the restoration of the entrance area and bring it back to its former glory.”
Funds in the region of £673,000 have been allocated for the works, which are expected to take between 18 months and two years.
