MULTI-FAITH funerals will now be possible in one of Barrow’s empty churches. A church in Abby lane Barrow, has been given planning permission, to be turned into a building offering all-faith funeral services.

Spring Mount Church, in Spring Grove, is currently unused. It was formally run by the Spring Mount independent Christian church group, which continues to have two other places of worship in the area; Spring Mount Salthouse, in Roose road, and Spring Mount Walney, Amphitrite Street, Walney.

The plans will keep most of the original features including the toilets and large reception area.

However, the kitchen will be relocated to the first floor, which is to become an admin office. There will be no external alterations to the building.

Dignity Funerals applied to Barrow borough council’s planning committee, to use the building, for multi-faith funeral services.

The building is made up of a ground floor and a first floor. A report submitted to Barrow borough council described the building as, ‘a single multi-functional space'

A loft provides storage and the building boasts ample outside parking.

From the road outside, there won’t be any changes.