Mercia Forest Crematorium to officially open on 10 July
Prior to the official opening, families in the Midlands will get a chance to be among the first to visit the site when the group will host a community open day
Westerleigh Group will be opening the brand new Mercia Forest Crematorium in Broad Lane, Essington, on Monday 10 July.
Prior to the official opening, families in the Midlands will get a chance to be among the first to visit the site when the group will host a community open day ahead of the Monday opening on Saturday 8 July, between 10am and 3pm.
The open day invitation is also being extended to local Funeral directors, celebrants and other industry professionals.
Mercia Forest Crematorium, which has been built to serve the communities of Walsall, Wolverhampton, Cannock and surrounding areas, is situated on a 10-acre woodland ground that also has a contemporary chapel building.
During the open day, there will be tours of the crematorium, its grounds, and will also introduce the community to Mercia Forest’s team.
Joanne Taylor, team leader of Mercia Forest Crematorium, said: “My aim is to make Mercia Forest Crematorium a place where everyone feels welcome, a truly multi-denominational space for the bereaved.
“I believe this crematorium will be a brilliant addition to the surrounding communities, providing much-needed gardens of remembrance and a space for people to reflect and remember their loved ones in a way that is uniquely personal to them.”
She added: “It’s our aim to have an extremely positive presence within the communities we serve. The whole team here at Mercia Forest Crematorium is looking forward to getting to know our neighbours, starting at our open day on Saturday 8 July.”
