Crematorium

Overview

Redditch Crematorium is situated on the northern boundary of the town adjacent to the site of Bordesley Abbey. Its magnificent location on top of a hill overlooking the Arrow Valley Park uniquely offers outstanding views of the surrounding Worcestershire countryside from the chapel. The Crematorium is on the A441 which joins  the M42  at junction J2 some 10 minutes away. Redditch railway station enjoys the benefit of half-hourly service from Birmingham New Street and is then 5 minutes taxi journey away. For further directions. Alternatively you can phone the Crematorium Office on 01527 62174.

The building has been designed to fit into its natural setting and in its design uses many natural materials such as Welsh grey slate, copper cedar and pine wood. The lofty and spacious chapel is of simple design with pews for seating eighty people.

Facilities include an induction loop system, ramps for wheelchairs, parking for eighty cars, (including disabled parking bays) , an organ, CD player, tape player, and a televisual relay from the chapel to the waiting area for those funerals where the numbers attending exceeds the seating and standing capacity of the chapel.

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Services

Redditch Crematorium exists to serve the bereaved. We offer a high quality, responsive, flexible service backed up by specialist knowledge.

The Crematorium, in the ownership of Redditch Borough Council is a full member of The Federation Of British Cremation Authorities and abides strictly to the code of practice and operational standards required of membership.

The services available at the crematorium are available to everyone on payment of the fees and charges set by the Council.

Cemeteries

Operating Hours

Office - Monday to Friday

9.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Book of Remembrance and Floral Hall

as above and from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Closed on bank holidays.

Personnel

Ian Gregory - Manager & Registrar

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