Wolverhampton's main crematorium is to be refurbished - full details here
The chapels at a major crematorium will temporarily close this summer, allowing for refurbishment work.
The two chapels at Bushbury Crematorium in Wolverhampton will close for four weeks each to allow for the improvements to take place.
Wolverhampton Council has moved to reassure residents and visitors that cremations, services and burials would not be affected.
The chapels will close at different times to minimise disruption, and cremations and services would continue while the work took place.
The west chapel will close from June 30 to July 25, followed by the east chapel, which will close from July 28 until August 22.
The west chapel will benefit from new carpets, new curtains around the catafalque, refreshed paintwork, and improvements to the windows to prevent sun glare.
There will also be renovation work to the floor at the entrance to the chapel.
The east chapel will also get new carpets, a full repaint, new lights in the entrance hall and a new oak door to match the existing chapel doors.
The gutters of both chapels will be cleaned and repaired where necessary.
The works follow the update to the remembrance room, located near the flower terrace at the east chapel.
The flower terrace will remain open for those who regularly place flowers overlooking the garden of remembrance.
Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services, said: "These are important refurbishment works that will improve both chapels at Bushbury Crematorium
"The works have been planned to avoid as much disruption as we can for families as we are very aware that attending a service or visiting a loved one can be a difficult and sensitive time.
“Cremations, services and burials will continue as usual and we hope that by alternating the work on the chapels, people will still feel welcome and comfortable at the crematorium."
He said the council's bereavement team would be on hand to answer any questions or concerns.
“We thank people for their understanding during this time and we can reassure families that this refurbishment work will improve the chapels for services and periods of reflection," he added.
