Worcester Crematorium

Planning Permission Secured: Crematorium Refurbishment & Cremator Replacement at Astwood Crematorium

We’re proud to announce that The CDS Group has secured planning permission for the refurbishment of Astwood Crematorium on behalf of Worcester City Council.
This comprehensive project includes the replacement of 3 ageing gas cremators with 2 electric cremators, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
Our team presented the scheme at the planning committee, addressing key questions on:

• Electric cremators & crematory equipment
• Filtration systems
• Heat recovery
• Solar panel integration

The CDS team provided valuable insight with their technical knowledge of electric cremators to committee members and despite the challenges of working within the constraints of a 1960’s building, this well-considered crematorium refurbishment proposal received unanimous approval.

CDS will now continue to lead the technical design phase, with construction scheduled to commence in late August.

This project is a major step forward in the shift toward low-carbon cremation technologies.