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Nene Valley Crematorium donates £11,600 to Kettering General Hospital ICU

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:03:50 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium donates £11,600 to Kettering General Hospital ICU

The Bereavement Services Care Team at Nene Valley Crematorium have raised £11,600 for the Intensive Care Unit at Kettering General Hospital. North Northamptonshire Council’s company operated crematorium serves the community of Wellingborough, and beyond.

The Intensive Care Unit at Kettering General Hospital provide patients with much needed critical care and visitors a safe space where they can be sure their loved ones are receiving the highest level of treatment.

Manager and Registrar, Tracy Lawrence, presented a cheque along with the Bereavement Services Care Team on Tuesday 21 January 2025 to Northamptonshire Health Charity’s Corporate and Community Fundraiser, Nick Hayton.

These funds are a result of the crematorium’s membership with the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, who have adopted a recycling of metals policy via a European company, OrthoMetals. The scheme continues to grow because of the Institute’s partnership with OrthoMetals, raising significant monetary contributions to hundreds of charities that has reached more than 20 million.

Metals recovered after cremation are recycled with the express consent of bereaved people, being the persons entitled and empowered to make this decision. For further information, please visit the Orthometals website and view the film of their process.

Since the opening of the crematorium on 19 September 2016, the team have nominated 8 local charities that have collectively benefitted from £101,000 because of this recycling scheme.

The team at the Nene Valley Crematorium have a long history of raising money for charity and this significant contribution will directly support Kettering General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit, helping to enhance the care and treatment of patients.

Councillor Paul Bell

This significant contribution will directly support Kettering General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit, helping to enhance the care and treatment of patients. It is a testament to the spirit of community and compassion that exists in our area.

Northamptonshire’s Health Charity Nick Hayton

This donation follows the teams most recent nomination during 2024 from the crematorium scheme to Northamptonshire’s Thomas's Fund for £14,000.

Winners of the Wellingborough & East Northants Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:26:24 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium wins Excellence Award at Wellingborough & East Northants Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on 6 December 2023.

Above left to Right: Richard Porter Nene Valley Crematorium, Cristina Paunolu Wine Chateau Limited and Chamber President Pritesh Ganatra.

The North Northamptonshire Council’s Bereavement Service Care Team at Nene Valley Crematorium have received a top award from the Wellingborough and East Northants Chamber of Commerce for services of ‘excellence’.

Nene Valley Crematorium is recognised as an inspiring business – ‘To recognise and celebrate a business that has gone above and beyond for its employees, customers and/or community’. Sponsored by Weatherbys Limited, Richard Porter, Operations Manager for the crematorium was presented with the award at a breakfast award ceremony on 6 December 2023 at the towns Golf Club in Great Harrowden.

The modest team are beyond delighted to receive such a prestigious award and convey heartfelt thanks to the chamber of commerce judges for their recognition of the team’s commitment towards responsibilities and the variety of facilities offered at the crematorium.

To name a few, the award of excellence recognises areas of continuing professional development support for team members and improvements to their working conditions. A variety of enhancements towards customer experience and for all visitors and donations to local charities.

Overall manager at the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence, said: “We are so pleased to receive this award. In no small way our success is due to working together with funeral directors and their ceremony leaders, coupled with the support of the company’s directors. All for the benefit of grieving people that we are honoured to serve and promise to continue with improving the care we endeavour to provide for them. Ensuring much needed meaningful commemoration occurs through arrangement of supplying ceremonies and memorial product is always at the forefront of team member’s minds”

Chairman for the Board of Directors at Nene Valley Crematorium, Councillor Paul Bell, added: “We have an excellent team at the Crematorium who care about the service they provide and care about the users and after care”.

Nene Valley Crematorium - Donation to Charity

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:52:00 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium - donation to charity

The team at Nene Valley Crematorium have raised £12,000 for a local charity, MIND. North Northamptonshire Council’s company operated crematorium serves the community of Wellingborough, and beyond.

MIND provides frontline mental health and wellbeing services. The raised funds will be utilised to allow hundreds of people to access crucial support services that can be lifesaving, including, counselling, crisis support, one-to-one support, encompassing support groups and peer support.

On behalf of the Company’s Chair for the Board of Directors, Councillor Paul Bell, responsible for Wellingborough Bereavement Services, a cheque was presented on Tuesday 20 June 2023 by the Operations Director (and NNC’s Assistant Director for Regulatory Services), Iain Smith to MIND’s Business Development Director, Dion Hunt.

These funds are a result of the crematorium’s membership with the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, who have adopted a recycling of metals policy via a European company, OrthoMetals. The scheme continues to grow because of the Institute’s partnership with OrthoMetals, raising significant monetary contributions to a variety of charities, 648 in total. The partnership has donated £17,040,000 to date.

Since the opening of the crematorium on 19 September 2016, the team have nominated 6 local charities that have collectively benefitted from £77,000 because of this recycling scheme.

Councillor Paul Bell said: “It's an honour and pleasure to support Mind in their work with presentation of this cheque”.

MIND’s Dion Hunt commented: “On behalf of Mind in Wellingborough and Northamptonshire Mind, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nene Valley Crematorium for their generous donation of £12,000. This remarkable contribution will go a long way in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges within our community. With their support, we will be able to provide essential services such as counselling sessions, 1-to-1 emotional support, peer support, education, and training. Their kindness and commitment to mental health advocacy are truly commendable, and we are incredibly grateful. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most."

This year follows a former recent donation from the crematorium scheme to the former ‘We MIND and Kelly Matters’ (now ‘Kelly’s Heroes’) charity for £12,000.

Operations Director for the crematorium and Assistant Director for Regulatory Services at NNC, Iain Smith, said: “On behalf of the Nene Valley Crematorium staff and Board Members, I am proud to make this donation to MIND, as a local charity chosen by Crematorium staff, to further their valuable work in supporting and advising local people struggling with their mental health’.

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Nene Valley Crematorium - Donation To Charity

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:48:48 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium – donation to charity

The team at Nene Valley Crematorium have raised £15,000 for a local charity. The North Northants Council’s company operated crematorium serves the community of Wellingborough, and beyond.

A cheque was presented on Tuesday 28 June 2022 by the Manager, (on behalf of the Company’s Chair for the Board of Directors, Councillor Paul Bell) to Keith Brown, a volunteer representing the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire local Air Ambulance, who provide lifesaving services. The raised funds have already supported eight missions for this Air Ambulance service.

These funds are a result of the crematorium’s membership with the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, who provides a recycling of metals policy via a European scheme, the Royal Dutch Cremation Federation. The Institute’s recycling scheme continues to grow in partnership with OrthoMetals . Metals recovered after cremation are recycled with the express consent of bereaved people, being the persons entitled and empowered to make this decision. For further information, please visit the Orthometals website and view the film of their process .

Since the opening of the crematorium on 19 September 2016, the team have nominated 5 local charities that have collectively benefitted from £38,000 because of this recycling scheme.

Councillor Paul Bell, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wellingborough Bereavement Services, responsible for Nene Valley Crematorium, said: “It's privilege to give this donation on behalf of Nene Valley Crematorium to Air Ambulance services, who provide an emergency service to people of Northamptonshire”.

WNAA Community Fundraising Executive, Ethan Hopkinson, commented: “The support of our local communities is so important to our charity as we receive no government funding and rely solely on generous donations like these to remain operational. Each potentially lifesaving mission costs £1,700 so, on behalf of the charity, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Nene Valley Crematorium which has helped fund over eight missions - our crews are available, 24/7, 365 days a year, and vital support like this means we can continue to deliver our lifesaving, frontline critical care to those who need it most across Northamptonshire.”

This year follows a former recent donation from the crematorium scheme to Marie Curie for £10,000 and a future donation for £12,000 has recently been agreed for ‘We Mind, Kelly Matters’.

Manager for the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence, said: “We feel privileged to be able to continue with nominating local charities to receive this level of donation funding, to enable them to utilise these funds for the benefit of our communities”.

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“Freedom Day” at Nene Valley Crematorium (Offering memorial services at no cost)

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:08:04 GMT

“Freedom Day” at Nene Valley Crematorium (Offering memorial services at no cost)

The team at North Northamptonshire council’s Nene Valley Crematorium at Wellingborough are reaching out to persons who arranged a funeral between 23 March 2020 to 18 July 2021 inclusive. This is to establish if you would like to arrange a memorial service in commemoration of your loved one, at no cost to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Primarily we are providing this offering because we know that many people who would have attended a funeral could not be there, due to restrictions on permitted numbers because of Covid-19, and because it may just be that the memory of the funeral was just not as you would have liked it to be.

Manager at the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence, said: “To feel and see how grieving people have suffered throughout the pandemic because of restrictions surrounding saying goodbye at funerals has been beyond feeling so wrong for my team to deal with – to subsequently be part of providing an opportunity to bring people together for an event like a memorial service supports our “bereavement-led” ethos at Nene Valley Crematorium”.

If this feeling resonates with you, find out more about how to put this wrong right by arranging a memorial service in memory of your loved one for all those people who would like to pay their respects in person, then please contact a team member on 01933 229660 .

Chair for the Board of Directors at Nene Valley Crematorium, Councillor Paul Bell, added: “This will be an opportunity for wider family and friends to say goodbye to their loved ones, remembering good times”.

For more information visit: www.nenevalleycrematorium.co.uk

July 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - July Update 3

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:05:08 GMT

July 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

The cosmetic stage of the pathway infrastructure continues with the laying of resin – we are all looking forward to being able to walk around the site without getting bogged down in mud! Visitors will soon be able to navigate between memorial gardens with ease, when visiting loved one’s final resting places and/or taking time to reflect.

The templates for the three new memorial gardens are taking shape for all to see. These new gardens are on the left side as you enter the crematorium.

July 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - July Update 2

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:55:17 GMT

July 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

We are delighted to share that last week saw further progress on the pathway infrastructure project, which reached cosmetic stage – we can now see the start of resin being laid!

All very exciting – we look forward to a time when we can welcome visitors to the garden of remembrance to use these pathways when taking in the view, wildlife and remembering loved ones.

This week, the removal of the dead trees and other insignificant ‘green’ debris continues, which will make way for boundary planting.

July 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - July Update 1

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:53:42 GMT

July 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

The following information is an update on works that have been completed last week and works planned for this week.

Looking back – review of week commencing 28 June.

The works that have taken place are listed below.

1. Pathways – continuation with metal (steel) edging.

2. Standpipes – installation of works to commence to service key areas. These will be located at each memorial garden and for other relevant areas.

Looking forward – planned works for week commencing 5 July.

1. Preliminary works – to commence in the Family and Friends and the Fauna and Flora Memorial Gardens.

2. Pathways – continuation with metal (steel) edging.

3. Clearance of brambles, dead trees and other insignificant ‘green’ debris from the left side as viewed from the rear of the Ceremony Hall/Chapel.

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - June Update 4

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:52:30 GMT

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

The following information is an update on works that have been completed last week and works planned for this week.

Looking back – review of week commencing 21 June.

Works on the site did not progress as planned due to a contractor testing positive for COVID-19, which were informed of today – none of the crematorium team members have been in contact with any of these workers – the manager and myself have been in contact with the project site manager, who has tested negative. The works that have taken place are listed below.

Bunds – created form soil removal for future features.

Water leak – located, immediate temporary repair happened, and permanent repair planned for.

Pathways – excavation works have been completed.

Looking forward – planned works for week commencing 28 June.

Pathways – continue with metal (steel) edging.

Pathways – install block paved areas.

Standpipes – installation of works to commence to service key areas. These will be located at each memorial garden and for other relevant areas.

Preliminary works – to commence in the Family and Friends and the Fauna and Flora Memorial Gardens. Works for the Sensory Garden is on hold to allow for retaining wall works.

For any clarity required; you are very welcome to contact office team members in the usual way.

Wishing you all a good week, Tracy and the Bereavement Services Care Team at NVC)

28.06.2021

UK government “Hands, face, space and fresh air” by MullenLowe

Nene Valley Crematorium is a trading name of Wellingborough Bereavement Services Ltd.

This is a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Northamptonshire council.  The company’s registered office is Bowling Green Road. KETTERING, Northamptonshire, NN15 7QX. T: 0300 126 3000.

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - June Update 3

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:51:23 GMT

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

This past week (week commencing 14 June) has seen progression on various preparation works for new pathways and memorial gardens.

Taken delivery of stone and setting out of stoning continues to progress around the Garden of Remembrance, and excavation of the grounds continues with the earth being moved into a central location.

Planned works for next week (week commencing 21 June) are:

Commencement of fitting the metal edging to pathways, and continuation of earth being moved into a central location.

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - June Update 2

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:46:43 GMT

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

This past week (week commencing 7 June) has seen progression on various preparation works for new pathways and memorial gardens.

Taken delivery of stone and setting out of stoning continues to progress around the Garden of Remembrance, and excavation of the grounds continues for the new installation of pathways.

Planned works for next week (week commencing 14 June) are:

Delivery of additional stone for the continued stoning up of pathways within the Garden of remembrance, with further excavation work for pathways to commence.

Excavation works for installation of dropped curbs, to service access to the 3 new memorial gardens from existing relevant carpark areas, was deferred from last week and will now occur this week.

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - June Update 1

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:44:49 GMT

June 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

This past week (week commencing 1 June) has seen progression on various preparation works for new pathways and memorial gardens.

Taken delivery of stone and setting out of stoning has been completed – digging out of pathways on the left side of the Garden of Remembrance adjacent to the new prison site has also been completed, with stoning up of pathways in the meadow on the opposite boundary continues to progress.

Planned works for next week (week commencing 7 June) are:

Delivery of additional stone for the continued stoning up of pathways on right side of the Garden of remembrance, with further stoning up of pathways in the meadow adjacent to the building. Further stoning up of pathways to the left side of the Garden of Remembrance.

Excavation works for installation of dropped curbs, to service access to the 3 new memorial gardens from existing relevant carpark areas.

May 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - May Update 3

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:42:36 GMT

May 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

This past week (week commencing 24 May) has seen progression move more swiftly than predicted, which has resulted in groundwork starting on the left-hand side near the Wendleburie Garden:

1. Delivery of stone – Complete.

2. Setting out of stones – Complete.

3. Digging out of pathways opposite the top carpark – Complete.

4. Stoning up of pathways opposite the top carpark – Complete.

5. Digging out of pathways adjacent to the solar panels – Complete.

6. Digging out of pathways adjacent to the prison fencing – Complete.

7. Digging out of pathways in the meadow adjacent to the solar panels – work in progress.

Planned works for next week (week commencing 1 June) are:

1. Delivery of stone.

2. Setting out of stones.

3. Digging out of pathways on the left-hand side adjacent to the prison fencing.

4. Stoning up of pathways in the meadow adjacent to the solar panels.

May 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - May Update 2

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:39:47 GMT

May 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

Following a recent meeting on Friday 21 May with the project site manager, the following information is an update on works that have been completed this week and works planned for next week.

Looking back – review of week commencing 17 May.

1. Pegging out of the pathway infrastructure and the three memorial gardens.

2. Grounds work to remove soil.

Looking forward – planned works for week commencing 24 May.

1. Delivery of stone

2. Setting out of stones

3. Digging out of pathways opposite the top carpark

4. Stoning up of pathways opposite the top carpark

5. Digging out of pathways adjacent to the solar panels.

(Note: The above preparation type of grounds works will take 5-6 weeks. The removal of the soil has started from the top right-hand side, (as you enter) will continue down to the bottom meadow, and will continue further up the left side of the site adjacent to the Wendelburie garden)

Nene Valley Crematorium – donation to charity

lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com — Fri, 21 May 2021 06:11:10 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium – donation to charity

A cheque for £385.65, funds raised for a local charity by the team at Wellingborough’s Crematorium was presented on Tuesday 1 May 2018 by the Company’s Chairperson, Councillor Barry Graves to Cheryl Smith Senior Project Manager and Office Manager Michelle Bathurst DBS Administrator of the Nene Valley Community Action charity, who offer services to front line voluntary and charitable organisations.

The raised funds will be distributed between their projects for: The Befriending Scheme, Carers Support, Purple Pet Power and The School of Life.

These funds are a result of the efforts of the crematorium team, who have been offering comfort for those who are grieving by arranging an annual remembrance service for their loved ones.

Since its opening the team have held three services of this type at the crematorium, where donations were received from attendees, in exchange for personalised messages that were put inside baubles and placed on the remembrance trees.

Similarly, further donations were received from attendees who remained afterwards to enjoy refreshments with the team.

It is the mission of the team to provide exemplary services to bereaved people within the borough and beyond. Meeting their individual need in a caring and sensitive way is of paramount importance to them. The remembrance services were structured in a way to include those of various faiths and those of none.

Cllr Barry Graves, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wellingborough Bereavement Services, responsible for Nene Valley Crematorium, said: “I am very impressed by the dedication of the team in putting on an event which has offered comfort to so many. The fact that they have also raised money to donate to charities that offer support to those locally is testament to their commitment“.

“Nene Valley Community Action are very pleased to receive this donation from Nene Valley Crematorium. We thank you for your continuing support to the work that NVCA do within the community”.

Manager for the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence, said: “I am very proud of my team for supporting this event with such devotion – we all felt very honoured to be part of it, and were particularity moved by the many meaningful compliments received from those in attendance – remembering in this way is always going to be a poignant time for all involved.”

This year the remembrance service will be held on is Saturday 1 December which, due to previous success, will again be by ticket only at no cost. When times have been confirmed, those who have requested a written signed interest to attend will be invited to reserve their tickets.

May 2021 - Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project - May Update 1

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:15:33 GMT

May 2021 - Memorial Gardens And Pathways Project Update

Memorial Gardens and Pathways Project

Exciting news

The grounds at the crematorium are being developed further to include an infrastructure of pathways around the grounds (Garden of Remembrance) and between individual memorial gardens, existing and new. The project also includes the installation of three new memorial gardens to complement the existing Anniversary and Wendleburie gardens.

The team at the crematorium are very excited about this project, which will provide a more pleasing place to visit aesthetically, enable an additional service offering of choice for bereaved people when thinking about the final resting place for their loved one’s ashes, and/or when choosing a fitting memorial in commemoration.

The vision for the Garden of Remembrance is landscaping of this garden with the creation of additional individual themed memorial gardens within – a garden within a garden concept is our aspiration.

The artists impression shows the three memorial gardens, which are for illustration purposes only because the outcome on a name for these gardens and their appearance may change.

Work commences today, (Monday 10 May) and completion is expected within 15 weeks. In the meantime, watch this space for update during this time.

Road Closure Information

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:04:41 GMT

We have been informed that the road outside the crematorium will be closed for a predicted four week period to allow for Anglian Water to carry out essential work. Usual access to the crematorium will be affected by this.

Doddington Road between HMP (Five Wells) and the Crematorium will be closed to through traffic from Monday 22nd March 2021.

Please find below a diversion (map below) to assist those attending the Crematorium. All through traffic has been diverted through Great Doddington. We have been reassured the diversion will have adequate signage.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Nene Valley Crematorium Team ~ ‘unsung heroes’ ~ Presented with Northamptonshire’s Rose Award

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:58:17 GMT

The Borough Council of Wellingborough’s crematorium team has received Northamptonshire’s Rose Award for services to coronavirus.

To recognise and celebrate the contributions of those who live or work in Northamptonshire, The Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire County Council have jointly launched an ‘Unsung Heroes’ of Northamptonshire’ initiative. This scheme acknowledges the county’s ‘unsung heroes’ response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

For the team at Nene Valley Crematorium, the award is in recognition of the team’s contribution, consisting of: the manager’s leadership in creating an ethos to remain bereavement-led in delivering tailored funerals, balancing keeping communities together, and those most at risk, safe; the team’s flexibility to work when required to enable meaningful funerals to happen, and their overall determination that they have shown when faced with the unprecedented threat from the coronavirus outbreak is celebrated with this award.

The borough council of Wellingborough’s leader, Councillor Martin Griffiths, said: “This is good news, tempered only by the very sad situation with this awful pandemic that is having such a horrible impact on the families of the borough and county. Giving support to bereaved families and showing compassion in these difficult times is so important and the team should all be very proud of their efforts and that their commitment has now been recognised with this award”.

On Friday 29 January, in recognition of the team’s contribution, the manager of the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence was presented with the award, on behalf of the people of Northamptonshire by The Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson.

Manager at the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence, said: “We are beyond delighted and very honoured to receive this prestigious award. We convey our appreciation to the councillors and officers at the borough council of Wellingborough for their continued support, with a vote of thanks to those who launched the initiative – and to the people of Northamptonshire. Those who we will continue to serve in providing meaningful funerals and associated services for – always from a bereavement-led and risk-based approach, so that goodbyes to loved ones, despite the pandemic, are kept as normal, as normal can be, which we believe sets us apart from other crematoria during the recent challenging times”.

Chairman for the Board of Directors at Nene Valley Crematorium, Councillor Paul Bell, added: “Congratulations to all team members for their hard work in getting this award

– it makes me very proud to be part of this great team and the good service they all provide to clients and families that come to use the facilities”.

For more information visit: www.nenevalleycrematorium.co.uk

June 2020 – New Gardens to be Installed

lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 06:34:15 GMT

June 2020 – New Gardens to be Installed

Here you can see more about the new garden designs that are due to be installed

Nene Valley Crematorium Remains Open

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:43:20 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium Remains Open

The Nene Valley Crematorium remains open to accommodate funerals, where immediate family of the deceased are permitted to attended – immediate family are defined as: Spouse/Partner, Carer, Siblings, children and their Spouse/Partner and we are following Government guidance in relation to social distancing and responding to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. All visitors are advised to visit the website for the latest information regarding changes to services or contact the team on enquiries@nenevalleycrematorium.co.uk or 01933 229660 if you have any questions. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the ongoing situation.

Find out all the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) — including symptoms, how to avoid spreading germs and the dedicated 111 online coronavirus service — by visiting http://nhs.uk/coronavirus

SAVE THE DATE – Public Open Day – Saturday 14 September 2019. 10am – 4pm

lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com — Thu, 02 May 2019 06:18:12 GMT

SAVE THE DATE – Public Open Day – Saturday 14 September 2019. 10am – 4pm

A rare opportunity to find out more about the facility and the services Nene Valley Crematorium offers.

Nene Valley Crematorium achieves prestigious industry award

lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 07:13:13 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium achieves prestigious industry award

The team at Nene Valley Crematorium have received an award from the industry’s assessors for excellence, the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM).

Sofia Allana, President at ICCM, presented the gold award to Cllr Barry Graves at the crematorium on Tuesday (18 December).

This prestigious award, which is associated with The Charter for the Bereaved Assessment process for Burial and Cremation, reflects the high standard of service provided at the crematorium. This award comes two years after the crematorium first opened its door and just one year after the team achieved the Bronze accreditation.

The Charter supports the expansion and improvement of services and seeks to educate people about bereavement.

Chairman of Wellingborough Bereavement Services, Cllr Barry Graves, added: “This is a fantastic effort achieving this award in a short period of time and reflects the leadership of Tracy and the dedication of the team at Nene Valley Crematorium.”

Vice-chairman of Wellingborough Bereavement Services, Cllr Tim Maguire, said: “This award recognises and celebrates the high standards of customer care which the team deliver everyday, while providing information and choice for our residents. I would like to congratulate them on their success.”

Leader of the Borough Council of Wellingborough, Cllr Martin Griffiths, said: “Winning prominent industry awards such as this in a relatively short period of time shows what can be achieved when we all work together to deliver a successful project. This much-loved facility will be a benefit for our residents for years to come.”

Manager at the crematorium, Tracy Lawrence, said: “The team’s hard work during the past year is a clear demonstration of not only the commitment they continually provide day to day, but also when working on the extras, like delivering on their promise of last year when achieving bronze standard: ‘to improve services’. And they have – Bronze to Gold, a significant achievement. I feel very proud be part of a dedicated team who believe in what they do to ensure their recipients’ needs are accommodated for, with the upmost care”.

Seasonal remembrance services at Wellingborough’s Crematorium

lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:26:55 GMT

Seasonal remembrance services at Wellingborough’s Crematorium

Nene Valley Crematorium opened its doors to the local community on Saturday (14 December), providing people the opportunity to come together and remember loved ones at a candle-lit service.

Friends and family came together to remember loved ones who had passed away during the previous 12 months in two ceremonies led by ceremony leaders of a range of faiths, and those of none.

Visitors had an opportunity to write messages to loved ones and place this within a bauble on the remembrance trees, which will remain in the ceremony hall throughout the festive period.

Chairman for the Board of Directors at Nene Valley Crematorium, Cllr Paul Bell, said:

“Christmas is often a time of remembrance and reflection and these special services provided family and friends who have lost a loved one this year with the opportunity to commemorate those that they’ve lost in a peaceful environment.”

Crematorium Manager Tracy Lawrence said: “It is important to provide those that have lost family and friends with the chance to remember their loved ones at a peaceful candle-lit service like this. The first Christmas without those they love can be difficult, and we hope in some small way that the messages conveyed by ceremony leaders, and music played on Saturday, helped.”

Nene Valley Crematorium opened in September 2016 and is operated by Wellingborough Bereavement Services Limited.

Gates to the Crematorium are now open from 9am to 5pm Saturdays and Sunday’s.

lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:14:58 GMT

Gates to the Crematorium are now open from 9am to 5pm Saturdays and Sunday’s.

Wellingborough crematorium site ground-breaking ceremony

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 06:03:24 GMT

Wellingborough crematorium site ground-breaking ceremony

A ground-breaking ceremony will take place on Tuesday 21 July to mark the start of work on Wellingborough Council’s new crematorium.

Main contractor Wates Construction is now on the 11-acre site near Great Doddington carrying out the first phase of works to build the £5.5m facility.

Representatives from both Wellingborough Council and Wates will attend the ceremony on Tuesday for photo and interview opportunities.

The crematorium project was first discussed by councillors back in 2011. After extensive research and consultation, detailed planning permission was unanimously granted in January this year. The facility is on track to be opened next summer.

Leader of Wellingborough Council, Cllr Paul Bell, said: “It’s great to see work begin on this project. This is a facility that is welcomed by everyone we’ve spoken to.

“We’re really pleased with the final plans. We’ll have a modern building with the latest equipment, but blending into the landscape and set in gardens and woodland, with beautiful views over the valley.

“To see those plans start to become reality is very exciting.”

Richard Scarrott, Business Unit Director, Wates Construction Midlands, said: “We have worked closely with the council to develop plans for the new crematorium, which has given us a thorough understanding of their vision for a building that is sympathetic to the surrounding landscape. We are keen to ensure that this project creates lasting benefit for the local community, part of which is our appointment of local suppliers and sub-contractors to support our project delivery.”

The project will see the creation of a new 465 sq m crematorium facility with a 120-seat chapel, a 98-space car park and external landscaping, including an area for floral tributes.

The cost of the project – around £1.3m for the land and £4.2m for the build – is being met out of the council’s capital budget, which is money in the bank saved for large-scale projects that benefit the community and provide investment opportunities. Capital funds can’t by law be used to pay for day-to-day services, but income generated from capital projects can.

Cllr Bell added: “We set aside the capital budget for this project as it’s not only something people have told us they want, but because it will also bring in an income. We can use this to help provide services in the borough.”

The project has been procured through the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa), which is managed by Scape and was established in 2008 by local authorities to improve the cost-efficiency of property services for local communities.

Alan Coole, head of empa, said: “This is a key project for the people of Wellingborough who will benefit from this new facility once it’s complete. By working closely with public-sector bodies like Wellingborough Council we can help make sure the council receives the best value for money possible through our approved construction partners that use local employers and supply chains.

Construction work completes ahead of schedule at Wellingborough Crematorium

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 06:06:47 GMT

Construction work completes ahead of schedule at Wellingborough Crematorium

Leading contractor, Wates Construction, has reached the completion of the Borough Council of Wellingborough’s £4.5m single-storey crematorium at Doddington Road a month ahead of schedule.

Designed by Tweedale architects, the work has included the creation of a 120-seat chapel, offices and meeting room facilities.

Wates’ delivery of the 465m2 project has also seen the contractor carry-out landscaping work to the exterior of the development to create areas for floral tributes and 89 standard and 9 disabled car parking spaces.

Over the course of the project, Wates has engaged a total of 220 pupils in the area and created approximately ten employment and training opportunities, whilst providing 65 courses in health and safety, professional development and sustainability.

The work has also seen the contractor appoint a local supply chain, with £2.5m spent with local subcontractors and suppliers.

The project was procured through the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) framework, which is managed by Scape Group and aims to improve the procurement and delivery of building works for public sector bodies.

Phil Harrison, Managing Director, Wates Construction Midlands and North said: “To have reached early completion on such a complex and specialist building is an incredible achievement, which is in-part a result of the close partnership our team has cultivated with the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

“The investment at Wellingborough Crematorium has brought with it a significant opportunity to enhance local employment and training, fulfilling a commitment shared by Wates and our partners at the East Midlands Property Alliance.”

Nene Valley Crematorium – progress update March 2017

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:09:30 GMT

Nene Valley Crematorium – progress update March 2017

After six very busy months Nene Valley Crematorium in Wellingborough is taking a breath to think about what the next half year will look like. As with all new businesses there have been some testing times, but the patience and support of local families, ceremony leaders and funeral directors has been phenomenal. The number of cremations has surpassed expectations, proving that people in the borough – and outside – are pleased with the possibility of saying goodbye to loved ones in a convenient and peaceful location. We have had difficulties, but each time they have been overcome: there were teething problems with our cremator in the early days, which were quickly resolved; Storm Doris blew part of the roof off; and – very sadly – a mourner died during a funeral service. We have even been joined by a small flock of sheep from time to time. The key for us is learning from all the challenges that face us, and getting better as we go.

As we enter our next six months we are looking at two exciting developments: we already have a state of the art music system, but have purchased an organ to offer a choice for families who prefer live music during a funeral service; and our memorial gardens are in the final stages of planning, which include final resting places for the scattering of ashes.

The Manager/Registrar’s current focus is to recruit a permanent team, where she is looking to find caring and dedicated individuals who are meticulous and methodical, and wish to make a difference to those who are grieving.