A NEW cemetery has opened at Waseley Hills Crematorium which is now offering the option for full burials. 

The Rubery crematorium, which is part of the Westerleigh Group, first opened in early 2022 with the cemetery opening at the same site at the start of this year.

Manager Claire Montague said: “Since the opening of our crematorium, we have been honoured to serve hundreds of bereaved in our community.

“Offering the option for full burial gives us an opportunity to extend our exceptional care to even more families.

“Like all the Westerleigh Group sites, we are always looking to introduce additional ways for people to say farewell to, and remember, their loved ones in uniquely personal ways.

“Opening a cemetery in our grounds here enables families to select a grave position while providing the added choice of both a Lawn section, with standard headstones, and a Traditional section, which allows for a memorial with kerb sets surrounding the grave space.

“Within each of these areas, families can select either a standard grave position or a path-side grave.

“Our purpose-built chapel, which features a distinctive living green wildflower roof, provides a warm, friendly venue for a uniquely personal funeral, with access to our extensive music library and tribute screens.

“Graveside services are also available.”

Waseley Hills Cemetery and Crematorium has views of the surrounding rolling hills, hedgerows, pastures and pockets of woodland.

There is parking for 120 cars, with overflow areas available if required, and the contemporary chapel building can seat 105 guests, with significant additional standing room.