Open day to be held at Abbey Mount Chapel in Barrow

Abbey Mount Chapel in Barrow will be opening its doors to members of the local community on September 3 between 10am and 2pm.

Situated on Spring Grove off Abbey Road, the chapel opened earlier this year.

The windows have been replaced and the reception area and the toilet facilities have been redecorated and improved. The chapel now offers new seating for up to 100 people and the grounds surrounding the chapel have also been tidied up.

Visitors to will have the opportunity to speak to members of the team from George Hall & Son Funeral Directors and view the chapel’s newly refurbished facilities.

Paul Gilberton and Craig Davidson from George Hall & Son Funeral Directors

A dedication ceremony will be held by Reverend Martin Williams - and the Mayor of Barrow Councillor Hayley Preston will also be in attendance.

Members of the team from Furness General Hospital’s Bereavement Support Team will also be available to speak to.

Paul Gilbertson, funeral director at George Hall & Son Funeral Directors in Barrow, said:

“On Saturday 3 September between 10am and 2pm we will be welcoming members of the public along to visit Abbey Mount Chapel.

“Reverend Martin Williams will be holding a Dedication Ceremony at 10.45am and following this, refreshments including tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes will be served.

“Visitors will be welcome to take a look around the newly refurbished chapel and reception area and members of the team from George Hall & Son Funeral Directors will be on hand to answer any questions people may have about arranging a funeral, funeral plans or about the chapel.

Inside the chapel

“There’s plenty of free parking available on site, and there’s no need to register attendance. Visitors can turn up to the chapel on Spring Grove just off of Abbey Road and our team will be more than happy to welcome them.

“We look forward to welcoming members of our local community along on September 3.”