A sustainable approach
Our care for the environment extends to the way the site has been created and continues to operate. Wherever possible, recycled and responsibly sourced materials have been used in the buildings, allowing them to sit naturally within their surroundings.
Conserving existing landscapes
As part of the development of the site, trees were retained, or re-planted where possible. In one instance the whole top layer of a sand dune was scraped off to preserve the soil containing a seed bank of native plants, shrubs and trees. This was then carefully repositioned in another area of the site on the newly relocated sand dune.
Recycled materials
Many of the materials used in the build and landscaping are recycled. This includes recycled plastic waste which has been used for cladding on the main building.
A bund of earth which was extracted during the building of Angel Drove Car Park in Ely has been used to create an area for planting native trees and wildflowers.
Electric cremator
We are one of a handful of crematoriums in the UK to have an electric cremator, which is designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Unlike traditional gas-fired cremators, these use electricity to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the cremation process.
Advanced filtration and abatement systems are installed to ensure that exhaust levels comfortably meet strict environmental permitting and air quality regulations.
Solar power
It is our aspiration to have solar panels installed in the car park in 2027. These will contribute to the energy used across the site.
Discreet electric vehicle charging points are available for visitors, supporting more sustainable ways to travel.
Social value
Lake View Bereavement Centre has been built as a community resource. As such, as well as being open to the public, we’re committed to delivering social value wherever possible.
Social value is the positive economic, environmental, and social impact beyond the building itself. It includes things like working with local businesses and organisations where possible, providing jobs for local people, raising funds for good causes, supporting our communities and encouraging volunteering opportunities.
As part of the build for the bereavement centre, developer Kier Construction delivered more than £2.25 million in social value. Together, these elements reflect a simple approach, to create a place that not only holds memory and remembrance, but continues to care for the landscape and our communities for generations to come.