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Stepnell Construction has started work on a new mortuary, which will provide better support for families and improve post-mortem services across Northamptonshire and the wider region.
Due to be completed in autumn 2025, the new mortuary will be a purpose-built facility designed to deliver the highest standards of care and compassion during some of life’s most difficult moments. It will include private viewing and identification areas for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.
The facility will also bring key services under one roof, simplifying processes and reducing the need for travel between different sites.
Cllr Mike Hallam, cabinet member for HR and corporate services at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things anyone can go through, and we want to do everything we can to make that journey a little easier for families.
“Now that work has begun, we’re one step closer to providing a modern, compassionate space where people can say their goodbyes with dignity and care. This facility will not only offer vital support to grieving families but will also help professionals work more efficiently, ensuring faster outcomes and reducing stress during already difficult times.”
The mortuary will also help emergency services if there is ever a major incident, such as a disaster with multiple casualties. It will ensure that Northamptonshire is well-prepared to handle such situations while continuing to provide vital services for the community.
Adrian Barnes, regional director at Stepnell, added: “We are really proud to be working with West Northamptonshire Council on this important facility for the area. Providing a good bereavement service at a time when people are feeling vulnerable is so important. The new facility will provide this and many other modern features like CT post mortem in certain circumstances.
“We have experience in this sector and coupled with our more recent experience at Kettering and Northampton Hospitals the team are well equipped to deliver this modern facility.”
