Wyre Forest Crematorium & Cemetery
Bishop officially opens Wyre Forest Crematorium
On Friday 24 February 2012, the Bishop of Worcester, The Right Reverend Dr John Inge and the Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council, Cllr. Stephen Clee, officially opened the new Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery, situated between Kidderminster and Stourport-On-Severn. After unveiling a plaque a number of white doves were released from their carrier to soar into air before twice circling the crematorium to represent the beginning of the grieving process and ’letting go of the deceased’.
Prior to the Opening Ceremony a Service of Dedication was performed by The Bishop with Canon Paul Brothwell; Father Douglas Lamb, St Ambrose Church; Reverend Mary Austin, Trinity Methodist Church and Thelma Brazier, Humanist Celebrant. The service was attended by the Mayor of Stourport, the Deputy Mayor of Bewdley, local Councillors, Funeral Directors and representatives from Dignity, the company that operate the crematorium.
Wyre Forest Crematorium will be managed by Dignity in partnership with Wyre Forest District Council.
Commenting on the Official Opening, Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council, Stephen Clee said: "I was delighted to participate in the event that launched this state-of-the-art facility. It is truly an inspirational design and during construction attention has been given to the finest detail using locally sourced materials and labour. I am sure the local community will appreciate the graceful atmosphere and the quiet spaces for reflection that are around the site.
"I would like to thank our fantastic speakers for giving us a service to remember," said Joy Edgington, manager at the new crematorium and cemetery. "Wyre Forest Crematorium will provide the local community with the highest possible standards of service. We are offering shorter journey times and services that last 45 minutes so that families do not feel rushed on the day they want to remember their loved ones."
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