Work starts on multimillion-pound crematorium

Work has started on the construction of a multimillion-pound crematorium in the West Midlands.

Waseley Hills Crematorium & Cemetery in Rubery, just south of Birmingham and north of Bromsgrove, will be operated by Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries, with 35 sites in England, Scotland and Wales.

The project, being carried out by Stepnell, is due for completion later this year, with the first services taking place in early 2022.

Adrian Barnes, regional director for Stepnell, said: “We’re delighted to have started work on site for this project, which will bring additional crematorium capacity to the area.

“We have worked closely with the team at the Westerleigh Group to develop a programme of work that meets the client’s requirements, as well as doing justice to the unique design.”

The crematorium’s dual elongated oval shape – complete with an ellipsis roof – will utilise significant amounts of natural light, space and materials to bring a sense of calm to the building, supporting grieving families in the most difficult of circumstances.

Bill Scott, regional manager at Westerleigh Group, said: “We’re excited with the development of our latest crematorium at Waseley Hills.

“We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in beautiful settings, so families can remember, mourn and celebrate the lives of their loved ones in a way that is uniquely personal.

“We also enjoy a positive reputation for forging strong links with the communities around all our sites, and we are looking forward to becoming part of the community in and around South Birmingham and Bromsgrove, while providing them with the highest standards of care, support and service.”

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