Forest Park Cemetery becomes even more inclusive

Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium is becoming even more inclusive after opening up a specially-designated cemetery dedicated to the needs of the local Muslim community.

Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, one of the UK’s largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries, with 42 sites in England, Scotland and Wales, and which is trusted by more families than any other provider to deliver funerals for their loved ones.

And like all Westerleigh Group cemeteries and crematoria, it aims to be as inclusive as possible and serve the needs of all its surrounding communities.

The new cemetery has been developed and will be managed in accordance with specific needs of the Muslim community.

All burial services will be conducted within 24-48 hours from the passing, subject to all statutory documentation being in order, and graves will be oriented to face Qibla.

The new area which has capacity to accommodate a minimum of  500 graves, makes it an ideal long term choice for individuals or families wishing to rest together.

Manager Daren Trinder said: “We are fully committed to creating spaces to accommodate diverse faiths and cultures, and the opening of our newly-designated Muslim section in our cemetery, in addition to a multi-faith area, will help ensure the needs of all our nearby communities are met.

“It is our privilege to open this dedicated cemetery within our grounds and we look forward to supporting the needs of our bereaved Muslim community here.”

For more information about Forest Park Cemetery & Crematorium, the many services it offers and the exceptional care and support provided by its team, visit www.forestparkcrematorium.co.uk