The York Council has awarded contracts of over £1.5 million to modernise the cremators at the York crematorium on Bishopthorpe Road.
Local company William Birch will undertake the installation contract for a sum of £471,370.
The 2 new incinerators are to be supplied by ACI at a cost of £1.095 million.
The new facilities will meet the latest mercury emission standards.
The Crematorium produces a substantial operating surplus each year for the Council. Each cremation is charged at £699 (per adult).
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I would just like to say that the crematorium will be having 2 new ‘Cremators’ fitted, not ‘Incinerators’, there is a big difference between the two pieces of equipment!!
K ferguson, Crematorium Technician