City of Wolverhampton Council will carry out the works at the site’s West Chapel and East Chapel at separate times, with the aim of causing minimum disruption at the site.
Cremations and services will continue at Bushbury Crematorium throughout the refurbishments. Work will not affect burials taking place within Bushbury Cemetery.
Each chapel will be closed for a 4 week period beginning with the West Chapel, which will close from Monday 30 June until Friday 25 July.
This will be followed by the East Chapel, which will close from Monday 28 July until Friday 22 August.
West Chapel will have new carpets, new curtains around the catafalque, refreshed paintwork, improvements to the windows to prevent sun glare and renovations to the floor at the entrance to the chapel.
East Chapel will have new carpets, a full repaint, new lights in the entrance hall and a new oak door to match the existing chapel doors. The refurbishment works also include cleaning out and repair or replacement of guttering at both chapels.
The works follow the update to the Remembrance Room, located near the flower terrace on 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 at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “These are important refurbishment works that will improve both chapels at Bushbury Crematorium.
"The works have been planned to try and 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. In addition, our bereavement services team will be available 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."
The bereavement services team can be contacted by emailing Bereavement.Services@wolverhampton.gov.uk or by calling 01902 556070.
