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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 acquisitions for Dignity
These crematoria will allow us to extend our services into new geographical areas. 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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Animal Magic
Sarah Burchill, administrator, together with the staff and manager Vicki Howell of Weston Super Mare Crematorium have been collecting pet food for the RSPCA Bristol Dog and Cats Home Winter Warmer Appeal.
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Wyre Forest Crematorium wins prestigious award
Wyre Forest Crematorium, Dignity's facility in Worcestershire has won an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects. The Crematorium was named as one of the 75 buildings across the UK to pick up a regional winner award for 2012.
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New crematorium and cemetery for Essex
The construction of Bentley Crematorium and Cemetery opened in May to serve families in Brentwood and the surrounding area.
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Crematorium manager retires after 40 years service
In March 2012, Lesley Hornsby, the manager of Heart of England Crematorium in Nuneaton retired after 40 years service to local bereaved families.
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Shirley's marathon success
Shirley Roberts, crematoria business development manager for memorial sales finished the London Marathon in 4 hours, 48 minutes. Shirley was running for Cancer Research UK and raised £3,600.
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Dignity Easter Egg Challenge
Youngsters at Honeylands Children's Centre in Exeter, a facility for children with complex special needs, were the beneficiaries of the Exeter & Devon Crematorium's first ever participation in the .