Issue 6
December, 2024
THE BEARER
Business News HARWOOD PARK NEWS
Cremation Chamber Replacement During 2025 Harwood Park will be updating the existing cremation chambers for new FT III chambers. These have an integrated control system constantly making infinite adjustments and control measures to reduce the gas consumption and electrical power usage. The self-diagnostic integrated software combined with FT’s Online customer support answers our needs. The intuitive control and HMI (Human Machine Interface) system offers us a bespoke reporting package which can be securely linked to FT’s central administration facility. The technical engineering of the FT III cremators offers us a wide variety of options to our specific needs and building requirements. On the 26th November, FT’s design team were on site finalising the design layout to meet our specific needs and the requirements of our building.
Staff Updates
BUSINESS NEWS The FT III offers a product that can be adapted for future changes in environmental standards.
Austin’s Natural Burial Park
In November, Nick and Sam proudly installed the beautiful new Natural Burial Park sign at Harwood Park. Crafted from stunning oak wood, this elegant sign warmly welcomes visitors at the entrance to Harwood Park Crematorium.
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Industry News
Message from Claire… As we approach the end of the year and look forward to the festive season, it is a great time to reflect on 2024. We have welcomed several new people to our team and have focussed on building relationships between our staff. These have included working sessions to cover new and updated business legislation and practises plus social events including our summer barbeque event and our quarterly staff breakfasts. There has been much investment into the growth and development of the whole business. At Harwood Park, the launch of the Austin’s Natural Burial Park and the construction of new facilities and accommodation for our Groundsmen. The New Year will also bring the replacement of our cremators to provide updated and environmental equipment and processes. Great progress has been made on the new Austin’s Head Office in Stevenage High Street. Although much of this is taking place behind closed door and is invisible, we are on track to relocate from our existing locations in Letchmore Road and the High Street next summer. We have continued our work within the community sponsoring various local groups and participating in charity events. This week a number of Christmas trees were delivered to care homes throughout the area. This is the sixth edition of ‘The Bearer’ which was developed and is produced by our Funeral Administration Manager, Amanda McArthur. I am sure you agree that it is a wonderful medium through which to share our news! I extend my very best wishes for an enjoyable Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
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