Test Valley Crematorium opens its doors to everyone
Test Valley Crematorium is issuing an open invitation to local people to visit its picturesque, peaceful site on Thursday 13 July.
The crematorium is hosting a community open day between 10am and 4pm and is also using the occasion to officially open its newly developed natural meadow area.
Local people will have the chance to tour the facilities and take a walk in the landscaped grounds as well as to meet the crematorium team and find out more about the work they do and exceptional care they provide to make each service uniquely personal.
Visitors can also take a tour of the crematory, if they wish.
Test Valley Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, one of the UK’s largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries, with 37 sites in England, Scotland and Wales, all set within beautifully-landscaped gardens of remembrance which provide pleasant, peaceful places for people to visit and reflect.
Robert Metcalf, manager of Test Valley Crematorium, said: “This is an opportunity for people to come and visit our site and ask any questions they might have about what we do here and the exceptional support we provide to bereaved families.
“It’s also a chance for people to see our new natural meadow area for the first time, which offers a peaceful and serene setting for quiet contemplation as well as a home to many species of our local wildlife.
“We have beautiful grounds here which are surrounded by nature, and we welcome everyone to come here and take time to pause and reflect within our tranquil setting. It is a fitting final resting place to many, regardless of where or when their service took place.
“The open day also gives people a chance to learn about the wide range of work we do in the local community and the support we give to many local charities and organisations.
“Visitors will be able to join us for light refreshments, as well as just take time to explore our facilities, to pause and reflect.
“No appointment is necessary for the open day, and we very much look forward to welcoming local families to our lovely grounds.”
To find out more about Test Valley Crematorium, visit www.testvalleycrematorium.co.uk
