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Westerleigh Group’s New Forest Crematorium in Hampshire has announced the inclusion of evening funeral services.
This follows the success of dusk service offerings at the group’s Test Valley Crematorium near Romsey.
The crematorium now offers bookings of service hours at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, Monday through Friday, after local bereaved families sought out flexibility in paying their respects.
Each evening session still lasts up to 45 minutes in the chapel.
Westerleigh Group is regulated by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities in England, Wales and the Scottish government.
Graeme Horobin, manager of New Forest Crematorium, said: “Like our sister site, Test Valley Crematorium, we are always looking for ways to offer local families more choice when it comes to arranging funerals.
“Spring, Summer and early Autumn months should bring with them some beautiful twilight evenings, with the soothing backdrop of birdsong over our beautiful grounds. We believe this could provide a comforting environment for a funeral.”
He added: “In addition, offering later services may help those with friends and relatives who want to pay their respects but have difficulty attending a daytime service because of other commitments.”
Based in New Milton, the crematorium, which opened its doors in April 2022, serves the New Forest and communities of New Milton, Bournemouth and Christchurch.
