Westerleigh sites shortlisted for top title
Three of the four finalists shortlisted for the coveted Crematorium of the Year category of the 2024 Good Funeral Awards are part of Westerleigh Group.
West Berkshire Crematorium, the 2023 Crematorium of the Year, Gedling Crematorium and Great Glen Crematorium all have a one-in-four chance of taking the title this year.
Westerleigh Group is one of the UK’s largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries, with 40 sites across England, Scotland and Wales, all set within beautifully-landscaped gardens of remembrance which provide peaceful places for people to visit and reflect.
CEO Debbie Smith said: “To have three of the four finalists in one of the most prestigious categories of these highly respected awards is a huge honour.
“It speaks volumes about the dedication and commitment of the passionate people who work at all of Westerleigh Group’s crematoria and confirms that we consistently deliver exceptional care to the families we support.
“Westerleigh Group has a strong track record in the Crematorium of the Year category, with West Berkshire winning last year, Wessex Vale winning in 2021 and other Westerleigh sites being runners up too.
“But whether one of our sites is named Crematorium of the Year in September or not, they are all already winners in our eyes by making it to the final four, in the face of increasingly tough competition. We are very grateful to all of our funeral industry partners who took time to nominate our crematoria.
“Ultimately, the real winners are the families we support, as our repeated presence in the finals of Crematorium of the Year confirms that they have been served with exceptional care, something that is central to everything we do at Westerleigh Group. ”
The Good Funeral Awards are run by the Association of Green Funeral Directors and aim to recognise all those in the industry who offer the best service and/or products to their customers.
The winner will be named at a special celebration event at the Eden Project in Cornwall on 14 September.
To find out more about Westerleigh Group and the exceptional care it delivers, visit Westerleigh Group.
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