North Wiltshire Crematorium, near Royal Wootton Bassett, was given an overall rating of Outstanding by the Federation of Burial & Cremation Authorities (FBCA), Swindon24 reported on Monday 20 July 2026. The site was inspected in June under the FBCA's Crematorium Compliance Scheme.
What was inspected?
The scheme rates crematoria across eight areas, including operational procedures, legal compliance, customer service and the quality of facilities. This inspection used the FBCA's enhanced assessment, which adds 47 questions on service provision.
- The crematorium earned full marks for Ceremony Facilities and for Service & Staff.
- Inspector Paul Rayson concluded that "the level of service provision [was] outstanding".
- It was among the first crematoria in the country assessed under the updated scheme.
Manager Loraine Beckinsale said: "We're delighted to have earned an overall rating of Outstanding following the inspection."
What happens next?
Ms Beckinsale said the site would be renovated in late August 2026 and reopen in early September as what its owner calls a SuperVenue.
The crematorium is part of the Westerleigh Group, which runs 42 crematoria and cemeteries across England, Scotland and Wales. The company said FBCA membership is voluntary and not every operator takes part in the inspection programme.
Source: Swindon24.