Morriston Crematorium is set for major upgrades to its specialist cremation equipment in an effort to comply with environmental targets.
Swansea Council has approved plans to invest £1.1m to replace the three cremators at the crematorium.
The new cremators will feature filtration equipment capable of removing any trace of mercury which usually comes from the amalgam in tooth fillings.
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) now requires all cremation services to reduce mercury emissions by 50 percent by 2012.
The Council has confirmed that work will start on site at the end of April 2011 and should be completed in September 2011.
John Hague, Cabinet Member for the Environment in Swansea Council, said: “It’s important that we make every effort to achieve the targets that have been set by DEFRA.
“The existing cremators are approaching the end of their normal operational life so we have used this opportunity to upgrade them and replace them with equipment that will address the environmental concerns of DEFRA.
“The Crematorium is an important place for families and friends to visit and remember loved ones. We will be working closely with the main contractors to ensure that there is no disruption at the Crematorium and that services will be conducted as normal throughout the work.”
