Our facilities
Service hall
The Service Hall offers seating for up to 120 people.
Comfortable sofas on the front two rows of each side of the service hall are provided for the immediate family, otherwise there are comfortable chairs throughout.
Two screens are located at the front of the service hall and can show a photo throughout the service and/or a visual tribute. Please see the audio visual options page for further details.
As the service hall is secular, we do not provide hymn/service books. Most families provide an order of service. The words to most popular hymns can be displayed on the screens and families should speak to their funeral arranger to ensure the correct version of a hymn is selected.
Accessibility
We can adapt the seating in the service hall for wheelchair users. This includes the removal of a sofa for an immediate family member or chairs for other mourners.
There are no steps anywhere at Oakfield gardens however, there is a slightly raised threshold into the lobby and a ramp is available to wheelchair users when required. We have a wheelchair on site which can be booked in advance by contacting the office.
The service hall is fitted with a hearing loop.
We have 10 accessible parking spaces including two with EV chargers.
Waiting room and toilets
The waiting room seats 25 with a little standing room. A screen is provided here showing a list of services taking place that day. A cold-water dispenser is provided.
Four unisex toilets and an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities are accessible from the waiting room. Please note that these toilets are not open at the weekend or on public holidays.
A further accessible toilet is located in the book room building. This toilet is open at weekend and public holidays.
Arriving early for a service?
If you plan to arrive early for a service, you may wish to consider visiting the nearby Rufus Centre which is operated by Flitwick Town Council. The Rendezvous café and bar serves a range of hot and cold food and beverages and is only two minutes away by car. For more information click here. This link takes you to an external website.
Entrance lobby
The entrance lobby leads from the Porte-cochere to the Service Hall.
As standing is not permitted in the Service Hall, where there are a large number of mourners, people can stand in the entrance lobby where there are speakers and a screen that can relay the service. We also have speakers outside under the porte-cochere.
Car park
The car park has the capacity for up to 146 vehicles. This includes…
Two drop off spaces
10 accessible spaces including two for EV charging.
8 further EV charging spaces.
An overflow car park for up to 54 vehicles.
Coach bay
Covered cycle bay
EV charging points are provided by Pod Point at the rate of 51pence per kWh. These are all 7kW chargers. EV chargers are only for use by people attending services or visiting the grounds.
Office
The office is located on the very left of the main building (as you look at it from outside the Service Hall). We have a consultation room for those needing pre-funeral advice, families collecting their loved ones cremated remains or for memorial planning. We recommend that families call the office in advance to book an appointment however, in most cases we can see people who have not made an appointment. Office opening times.