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nearby wetlands and safely working around overhead power lines, requiring careful planning and close collaboration throughout the programme. Stepnell successfully secured silver in the Considerate Constructors Scheme, meeting the recently strengthened criteria. Tom added: “Working closely with
West Northamptonshire Council and local project partners, and drawing on the expertise of our nearby Rugby that will make a real difference to the communities it serves. It will play a vital role in supporting families and professionals through some of the Cllr Andrew Last, cabinet member
for HR, corporate and regulatory services, said: “This facility is an important investment and has been built to support people at some in their lives. “This space allows us to provide
care with dignity, improve how services connect, and support families in a more consistent and compassionate way, especially at a time where trust matters most. “That has only been possible because
of the commitment and collaboration of partners across Northamptonshire, and shows what can be achieved when we come together with a shared purpose and a clear focus on doing the right thing.”
Delivered for West Northamptonshire Council through the council’s framework partnership, the multi- million pound facility at Riverside Business Park has been developed in collaboration with University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, Northamptonshire Coroner’s Service, Northamptonshire Police and local funeral directors. Bringing post-mortem services
together under one roof in the county support coronial and forensic mortuary services across the region, reducing pressure on hospital sites, while also offering capacity to support cases from across the UK and internationally. Tom Sewell, director at Stepnell, said: kind in England, this highly specialised
facility demanded exceptional coordination from our healthcare delivery team. “The project required the seamless integration of complex mortuary systems and advanced scanning technology, alongside the creation of a building that delivers uncompromising technical spaces for bereaved families.” Designed with both operational
excellence and family experience in mind, the facility includes dedicated cultural washing facilities and private spaces for bereaved families, helping to create a compassionate and circumstances. The project presented several construction challenges, including
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