Work on a £3.2 million upgrade project at Falkirk Crematorium is now complete.

Phase one of the refurbishment was completed at the end of June.

The chapel has been extended to cater for larger services and other improvements carried out during the first phase works include:

• Improved access to the building and landscape enhancement

• A new entrance vestibule at the public entrance

• Additional seating capacity in the extended chapel

• Privacy screening to the loggia to allow a more private setting


• New family room

• New audio visual system

• Additional public toilets

• New roofing, windows and gutters

• New flooring, heating, wiring, plumbing and decoration throughout

• Additional car parking

The second phase of works is already underway with the phased replacement of the cremators. Completion is scheduled for September.

Cllr Paul Garner said: "This is the first major refurbishment of the Crematorium since it opened in the 1960s. The original character and feel of the building has been retained but now offers a more modern setting and improved surroundings for grieving families and friends.

"There will be much less disruption during the second phase works with services taking place during the week but work to replace the cremators will take place at weekends. We have worked closely with Funeral Directors and celebrants throughout and will continue to do so for the duration of refurbishment works."

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