THE Epping Forest Burial Park has won an industry award for its customer service.

The park, in North Weald, scooped the Customer Service Team of the Year prize at the annual National Customer Service Awards, which is organised by the United Business Media group.

Despite competition from the likes of holiday camp Butlins and phone company O2, judges praised staff for their "understanding" of customers' needs.

Nick Taylor, Managing Director of Woodland Burial Parks, comments: “Epping Forest Burial Park has surpassed all our expectations since its opening in May 2008.

"This award win has truly cemented our position at the forefront of the industry and we could not be happier."