above and beyond
2023, marked the start of a new era for Addfield Cremations when we were introduced to Bolsover District Council. The authority was developing a new crematorium, underpinned by a strategy to deliver a sustainable facility, their ambition naturally aligned with Addfields own culture.
The initial introduction was by CDS, during the feed study and crematorium design stage. As part of the rigorous procurement process, representatives of the council and CDS visited our facilities to understand our motivation, vision and direction. As a company we needed to demonstrate that every detail would be considered for ease of installation, operation and future service and maintenance needs.
Based on our extensive history, wide ranging experience, a busy shop floor and a culture of transparency we were able to satisfy the requirements laid down by Bolsover District Council and CDS. The result – a new relationship and a trusted bond, saw Addfield Cremations awarded the contract.
The council had a clear vision in mind – they wanted to offer the community a Crematorium that offers an alternative, sustainable way to say farewell to their loved ones. The council’s environmentally responsible procurement wanted a manufacturer that can help them achieve and elevate their environmental credentials. Addfield Cremations solution and approach to sustainability, reliability and our geographical location did exactly that. With carbon emissions at the forefront of business strategic decisions, Addfield Cremations was the obvious choice. The Aurora Electric cremator, manufactured locally in Burntwood, UK, with 80% of our suppliers in a 50-mile radius or less, and on-going local service, maintenance, stock of parts and consumables. This was not only important due to the carbon reduction through the procurement value chain, but also the community, to ensure that they have the right support readily available during a system warning, whether it is remote or on site.
The steps we took
The result, an offering based on advanced solutions that will not disrupt crematorium operations.
Not every site and client has the same requirement, so this is not a single solution that fits all. Understanding the full scope of the customer requirements, we work together to find a solution that is possible to engineer effectively and efficiently and meet the customers’ expectations. The solution for Bolsover District Council was heavily focused on the sustainability of the plant and the ability to recycle the energy generated through the process.
The front end of the cremator is surrounded by a wall, with all the associated abatement and heat recovery equipment in the cremator room and service yard behind it. During the cremation process, the gases pass through the secondary combustion chamber into the hot water boiler, to cool down the gases for treatment. The heat from the hot water boiler is recovered through a plate heat exchanger and connected to the building’s heating system, saving the council on utilities and lowering their carbon footprint further.
Through the filtration plant the toxins and furans are treated by a mixture of activated carbon and sodium bicarbonate, (adsorb), and then safely passed through a set of ceramic candles to capture all the heavy metals and dust, before safely exiting the chimney to atmosphere.
The system is also equipped with a bypass chimney in the event one of the components fail on the abatement system.
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