A public meeting is being held tonight (Monday) to discuss the potential of establishing a Crematorium behind the Dryden Community Funeral Home.
It’s being held from 5:00pm until 6:30pm at the Best Western Plus.
The public will be able to ask questions and proponents of the facility will be able to explain the need for a Crematorium at the open forum.
Cambium, the Environmental consultants involved in the project are expected to be available to answer any questions.
Council is currently being asked to approve a zoning by-law to allow for the construction of the facility.
There is some opposition surrounding emissions, contamination, mercury and what controls will be in place.
Concerns have been raised that it would be located nearby Rotary Park and New Prospect School.
Those in favour believe it will bring business in but will ultimately protect the safety of workers who currently have to travel all the way to Beausejour, Manitoba to access the nearest facility,
Staff at the funeral home state cremation rates have been steadily increasing in the area.
