Around £1 million is to be invested in improvement works across the chapels and reception areas of Aberdeen Crematorium.

The five-month scheme will get underway at the end of this month.

Works will include a new reception area, a new area for the book of remembrance, refurbishment of toilets, refurbishment of both entrance and departure halls, refurbishment of rear service corridor and external improvements, new flooring and seating in both chapels, new chairs, catafalques, hymn book holders and lecterns in both chapels, and the repair of the ventilation system in the East Chapel.

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Cllr John Wheeler said: "The improvements to the chapels and reception areas should help both families and mourners during the service for their loved one, and we hope people with bear with us with the alternative arrangements while the refurbishments are taking place.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

Alternative arrangements have been in place for several months.

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