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Roselawn Crematorium in Belfast has received an updated guidance framework from Stormont’s Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) this week, as the government aims to lower harmful gas emissions by 2027.
According to the new government guidelines, within four years cremators will be fitted with flue gas treatment that includes mercury abatement. However, those that do not will have their operations limited to 100 hours per calendar year.
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, which operates Roselawn, was contacted directly by DAERA following “supply and demand” concerns.
The council’s consultation paper with DAERA was approved in chambers.
LCCC’s Roselawn Crematorium was the only crematorium in operation within Northern Ireland, until Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council opened the second facility in June 2023 following a £5m investment.
Planning permission has also been granted by LCCC for a Moira Crematorium, which is intended to be privately operated.
