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Family funeral firm reports rise in cremations at its revamped cemetery and crematorium

A West Midlands-based cemetery and crematorium has reported a 20 per cent increase in cremations at its recently-renovated Burntwood site which underwent a £350,000 upgrade.

Supporting image for story: Family funeral firm reports rise in cremations at its revamped cemetery and crematorium

Supporting image for story: It's Christmas time but Our Trace is oh so happy raising cash for good causes

It's Christmas time but Our Trace is oh so happy raising cash for good causes

Supporting image for story: Proposals on the table to sell off crumbling Staffordshire church which closed in pandemic

Proposals on the table to sell off crumbling Staffordshire church which closed in pandemic

Supporting image for story: 'It now offers fewer benefits to residents' - Burntwood councillor hits out at housebuilder's revised plan for 'Grey Belt' land

'It now offers fewer benefits to residents' - Burntwood councillor hits out at housebuilder's revised plan for 'Grey Belt' land

Supporting image for story: 'Ghost' Staffordshire drug line crook jailed for five years

'Ghost' Staffordshire drug line crook jailed for five years

Supporting image for story: Creative pupil from leading dyslexia school has artwork recognised by prestigious Royal Birmingham Society of Arts

Creative pupil from leading dyslexia school has artwork recognised by prestigious Royal Birmingham Society of Arts

Supporting image for story: 14 Black Country and Staffordshire pubs to grab the perfect festive drink in the lead up to Christmas 2025

14 Black Country and Staffordshire pubs to grab the perfect festive drink in the lead up to Christmas 2025

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Family funeral firm reports rise in cremations at its revamped cemetery and crematorium

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'We are delighted we have been chosen to bring it back to life,' says developer selected to transform iconic site by Edgbaston Reservoir

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'Our industry is facing a serious skills shortage - unless we take our own action' - MD of Burntwood packaging firm speaks as recruitment drive launched

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New finance hires boost Staffordshire housebuilder's £400 million sales mission

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Burntwood Rotary's Community Christmas celebrations to be bigger and brighter this year!

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Pump track at Burntwood beauty spot a step nearer as campaigners get in the groove

Supporting image for story: Government funding awarded to South Staffordshire projects - including sports club and services for the blind

Government funding awarded to South Staffordshire projects - including sports club and services for the blind

Supporting image for story: 160 years of christenings, weddings and funerals celebrated at Staffordshire church

160 years of christenings, weddings and funerals celebrated at Staffordshire church

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Cameron Homes seeks views on plans to build 450 new homes on 'grey belt' land in Chasetown

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What a sport! Fund in much loved commissioner's memory hands out Sporting grants in Staffordshire

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About Burntwood

Burntwood derives its name from the burning of heath in Cannock Forest and has long been associated with Woodhouses and Edgehill, or Edial, as it was once known. One of its claims to fame is the town is home to the smallest park in the UK, Prince Park.