Great Glen Crem hosts nine APC students as part of training
The Academy of Professional Celebrants was established in 2018 and has so far helped more than 600 people begin their careers as celebrants
Great Glen Crematorium has hosted nine students from The Academy of Professional Celebrants (APC) as part of their training to see how a crematorium operates.
Great Glen, which is run by Westerleigh Group, were able to show off their “exceptional” care and support for both the bereaved and visitors.
APC was established in 2018 and has so far helped more than 600 people get the knowledge and skills they need to begin their careers as celebrants.
Stuart Logan, MD of APC, said: “It is a great benefit to take our students to a crematorium so that they get a better understanding of both the front and back-of-house operations.
“It helps them to be better informed about the cremation process and shows them what to look out for at their local crematoria, so that they can discuss these details with the families they are working with.”
He added: “We have met other crematorium operators but none of them stood out to us in the way that Westerleigh Group has. Thank you to all at Westerleigh Group and the amazing crematorium staff for making this happen and welcoming us and providing such a valuable learning opportunity.”
Claire Butcher, divisional operations manager at Great Glen, who assisted during the tour, said: “We’re very pleased to hear that the celebrants found their visit to us useful. During their time with us, they visited our pooja hall, chapel, crematory and grounds and got to use the lectern controls and operate the various music functions.
“If, by hosting the APC party, we are helping the next generation of celebrants to provide a professional and sensitive service to the bereaved, then we are only too pleased to help.”
She added: “This, in turn, reinforces our aim of ensuring that every family who entrusts us to look after their loved one and provide a fitting final farewell for them receives exceptional standards of service in every aspect of it.”
