Plans to revamp Astwood Crematorium announced

Plans to modernise a crematorium in Worcester have been announced by the council.

The proposal would see the building at Astwood Crematorium refurbished and extended, complete with a new entrance and external cladding.

As part of the £250,000 project, Worcester City Council said the chapel would be re-orientated to overlook the garden of remembrance.

Councillors are set to review the plans on 18 July.

Part of the project includes replacing the facility's three gas-fired cremators with electric ones.

Other works would include removing the existing chimney and replacing it with a shorter one.

"The proposed renovation of the crematorium will provide a better experience for those visiting the building," said Lloyd Griffiths from Worcester City Council.

"[It] will also play a significant part in the council being able to meet its environmental sustainability targets."

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