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Westerleigh Group has officially reopened Woolensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium following a two-week closure for renovations to install technology designed to allow families to personalise funeral services.
The facility held a launch event yesterday (5 May), which was attended by deputy lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Karen Tre, and the mayor of Broxbourne, Patsy Spears.
The renovation means that visitors gathering for a funeral service will be greeted by the name and photograph of the deceased on an external screen. Inside the chapel, themes will also be projected onto the front wall accompanied by lighting and soundscapes.
Management confirmed that various canvas themes are available to reflect the life of the person being remembered. The reopening was timed to coincide with Dying Matters Awareness Week (4 – 10 May).
Mark Winnock, manager of Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium, said: “We are proud to be able to offer the opportunity to personalise funerals to unprecedented levels to our bereaved communities.
“The feedback received from Westerleigh Group’s SuperVenues already operating in other parts of the country has been extremely positive, and I look forward to supporting the bereaved near and further afield to have the chance to create the most memorable tributes to their loved ones”
He added: “Whether it’s a waterfall or a seasonal background, or even a football stadium, there is a wide range of themes and choices available, with many options to tailor the displays to be specifically relevant to the person being honoured.”
