MULTIPLE crematoriums have prepared webcasting for funeral services as strict lockdown rules remain.

This is being done in North Wiltshire, West Wiltshire, Test Valley, Wessex Vale, Aylesbury, West Berkshire and The Vale crematoria, which are all operated by Westerleigh Group.

The investment is part of a complete upgrade of audio-visual equipment at each location, supporting funeral directors and families with the music, hymns and visual tributes they require at ceremonies.

Kevin Davies, regional manager, said: “Sadly, it is clear that restrictions that limit the number of people attending a funeral to 30 will be with us for many more months.

“Webcasting enables people to join in the service online and it has been available for some time. Now, we sometimes have hundreds of mourners logging on for individual services and we have partnered with Obitus to upgrade and improve the technology and make it more robust and reliable.”