The acquisition has now been completed of Craigton Crematorium, Glasgow; Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery, Shrewsbury; Grenoside Crematorium, Sheffield and Lichfield & District Crematorium in Staffordshire from Co-op Funeralcare.
New crematoria represent a good investment
These crematoria will allow us to extend our services into new geographical areas and represent a good investment for Dignity and supports our continued growth. Craigton Crematorium has served communities across Glasgow for over 50 years and has recently been completely refurbished with a chapel that can comfortably seat over 100 mourners.
The Gardens of Remembrance have established beds of colourful rose bushes and is a tranquil setting to place a dedicated memorial. Located on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery has been designed to provide families with a peaceful and serene place to remember their loved ones. The chapel was built in 1958 and can seat up to 100 people. The design of the building gives the crematorium a unique feeling of character with natural light creating a peaceful environment.
The grounds have been sensitively landscaped to enable families to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Shropshire countryside. Overlooking the city of Sheffield, Grenoside Crematorium is a modern facility set within several acres of beautifully maintained gardens. The spacious North Chapel can seat over 130 guests whilst the South Chapel seats 45 mourners in a more intimate and personal setting.
The Clock House Tea Rooms are situated within the beautiful gardens and can cater for wakes of up to 100 people. Lichfield & District Crematorium opened in 2012 and is situated in 10 acres of land in Fradley, Staffordshire. The chapel has seating for up to 80 people and the Gardens of Remembrance are being developed to provide a place of peace and tranquillity for families to visit.
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Funeral Director puts on his 'Blue Suede Shoes' for Marie Curie Funeral director, Fred Davies, based at Derek Moss Funeral Directors in Houghton le Spring, recently organised a charity concert where he showcased his Elvis tribute act.
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Chislehurst funeral home redesigns garden Staff at Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Chislehurst recently redesigned their garden area, creating an inviting and environmentally friendly space.
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Handbags and Gladrags raise funds for local hospice James Scott and Thomas Marin Funeral Directors based in Edinburgh hosted a 'Handbags and Gladrags' event in May and raised over £400 for Eagle Lodge Care Home, run by the Salvation Army.
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New crematorium & cemetery in Kent receives the green light On 10 December, Dignity received planning permission to develop a new crematorium and cemetery in Dartford, Kent.
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Archbishop of York visits funeral home On Friday 22 January, Ernest Brigham Funeral Directors, Bridlington, were pleased to welcome His Grace, the Archbishop of York who was in the area as part of a pilgrimage of prayer, witness and blessing.
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W G Rathbone opens its doors in Stratford upon Avon W G Rathbone Funeral Directors new premises on 34 Rother Street, Stratford upon Avon, was officially opened on Tuesday 1 December and the Chapel of Rest was blessed by Reverend Neville Beamer of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon.