A former party and fancy dress hire shop is to become a funeral home.

The Co-operative Funeralcare group is to take on the premises at High Street, March, formerly used by Abracadabra.

The new owners will be making changes to the shop including installing new entrance doors, infilling a rear entrance door and creating a new rear entrance.

The Co-op says it will employ one full time and two part time staff at its new venture in the town.

Funeralcare say will offer a 24/7 service and their new premises will open six days a week from 8.30am to 6.30pm.