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welcome to Parndon Wood cemetery & crematorium

Set within ancient woodland, Parndon Wood offers the people of Essex and Hertfordshire a tranquil and natural setting. The crematorium and cemetery is now under the specialist management of Westerleigh Group Ltd, working in partnership with Harlow council.

The new arrangement will lead to a major investment in the service. This will see improvements to the grounds, extensive refurbishment of the chapel and public areas together with installation of new modern cremators and filtration equipment to meet the very latest environmental standards.

More information on our company and our commitment to standards is shown on our main website www.westerleighgroup.co.uk

LATEST NEWS
Major work to improve Parndon Wood crematorium will take place this summer.

The designs have been developed in consultation with local funeral directors, clergy and officients and promises to transform the crematorium that was built in the 1960’s into a modern high class modern facility. The main changes include:

  • Refurbishment of the chapel, office and all public areas.
  • The creation of a much more open chapel naturally lit with large bay windows overlooking the nearby woodland and a new hedged garden complete with water feature.
  • A glazed, arched roof forming the centre piece of a new entrance to the chapel.
  • An enlarged area for mourners to congregate after the funeral and view floral tributes. The area will be covered with a modern canopy and the adjoining roadways will be widened to provide a private exit route for funeral cars.
  • Extra and enhanced landscaping around the chapel, floral tribute area and crematorium complex as a whole.

The cost of the work is estimated to be £750K and will lead to a major improvement in the service.
Work is due to start in late May with completion In October.

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QUESTIONAIRE
As part of a consultation we are conducting, could we ask that grave owners & visitors, please complete this questionaire on Cemetery Regulations

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Please print out and complete the questionnaire and post to:
Parndon Wood Crem, Parndon Wood Road,
Harlow, Essex CM19 4SF

Opening Times

Office 9.00am - 5.00pm  
Grounds 8.00am - 7.30pm  
  Sunday & Bank Holidays - Gates Open 10.00am - 7.30pm  
  Grounds open every day of the year  

 

 
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