A NEW CREMATORIUM
FOR HOOTON
In response to the growing need for an additional crematorium in Cheshire West and Chester, we’re planning a new facility on land off Hooton Road in Hooton.
The proposed Hooton Crematorium would offer flexibility for loved ones to say goodbye at their own pace and at a time that reflects their needs, whether that’s at sunrise, sunset, or any time of the day.
Since our original application in 2023, we have taken on board the feedback from the local community and significantly redesigned the proposals.
We’re now looking for your views on the new plans before we submit a planning application later this year.
MEETING LOCAL NEEDS
WITH CARE AND EMPATHY
Cheshire West and Chester is an increasingly popular place to live and retire to, which is leading to an aging population and a projected rise in deaths. In fact, deaths are forecast to increase by approximately 4,300 annually by 2033. Therefore, as the community grows older, the need for local, accessible end-of-life services is also rising.
During the previous application, the Planning Inspector agreed that there is a clear and quantifiable need for additional crematoria capacity within Cheshire West and Chester, and beyond, with both existing facilities at Blacon and Landican operating above capacity.
The proposed Hooton Crematorium will help ease capacity pressure at both existing crematoria, allowing them to offer families greater flexibility and choice, including the opportunity for longer and more personal services.
ABOUT HORIZON
Horizon is a multi-award-winning crematoria operator with five sites located across the UK, including within South Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, and North Yorkshire. Horizon is also the leading operator in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards within UK crematoria care.
Horizon was formed with the simple aim of providing choice, and higher levels of care, for bereaved families at a time of need, from within modern, comfortable, and befitting buildings and gardens. Horizon is also recognised for the work that it does within its local communities in relation to supporting local hospices and charities through fundraising, donations, and bereavement support events.
Horizon’s track record speaks to the quality it would bring to Hooton. The Hurlet Crematorium was named Scotland’s Best Crematorium at the 2024 Funeral Awards, following Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley’s win in 2023.
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