Bracknell

Friends and family who are unable to travel to the Easthampstead Park, Bracknell Cemetery and Crematorium now have the ability to watch funeral services online.

A digital camera fixed unobtrusively at the rear of the main chapel can broadcast services via the internet to computers across the world, which can be accessed through a secure password-protected website.

Mourners in Australia and New Zealand have already been able to observe services from Easthampstead Park, and it could also benefit people who may be housebound or unable to travel within the UK. The service has already received positive reviews from people who have already watched the services.

It costs £60, and there is unlimited access for families and friends to watch online for a week after the service. CD and DVD recordings can also be purchased if requested. The camera can see the catafalque, minister or officiant and the majority of those in the congregation.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Bracknell Leisure and Corporate Services, said: This new service allows friends and family who are unable to attend a funeral the chance to pay their last respects.

With more and more people moving to other parts of the country and around the world, the ability to show funerals online enhances the range of services available at Easthampstead Park.”

For more information on Easthampstead Park cemetery and crematorium, visit the Easthampstead Park web pages or call 01344 420314.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council