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NBS donates $1M for new crematorium at Blairmont
The New Building Society Limited (NBS) has donated $1M towards the construction of a crematorium and memorial garden at Blairmont, Berbice.
According to the entity, it responded to a request from members of the Blairmont Crematorium and Memorial Garden Society for assistance in constructing the facility.
NBS Chairman Moen Mc Doom, S.C, presents the $1M cheque to Nowrang Persaud, Chairman of the Blairmont Crematorium and Memorial Gardens Society. Looking on is Ahmad Khan, CEO of NBS.
NBS said it recognized the enormous benefits residents, particularly those in the West Berbice region, stand to gain when the project is completed.
Chairman of NBS, Moen Mc Doom S.C, disclosed that the Directors were more than willing to contribute to the building of such a facility when it was first presented to the board.
“NBS honours its corporate responsibilities by giving back to the society at large and urges other corporate entities to follow suit to ensure that the project is fully completed.”
He said that it is a commendable project as no such facilities are available in the West and Lower East Berbice areas.
The lawyer also noted that similar facilities are needed at cremating sites and would only serve to setting higher standards for sites across the country.
Chairman of the Blairmont Crematorium and Memorial Garden Society, Nowrang Persaud, disclosed that some businesses from the diaspora have contributed to the $15M project and urged for similar help from others.
When completed, the crematorium, located south of the Blairmont Estate, will house a variety of facilities. It is expected to have two pyres with a viewing pavilion in a garden environment; comfortable seating for over 200 persons in the shade of the pavilion; car park; washrooms; refreshment facilities; prayer/meditation rooms and a memorial hall.
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