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Funeral Poverty, Ash Memorialisation and Memorial Trees

Funeral Poverty is a serious issue. This is often created by a number of factors coming together: no savings or spare money; funerals by their nature are pricey due to the work involved – so it is a big expense; people don’t plan or discuss their needs; people don’t put any money aside. This has […]

Lancashire: Fleetwood Fylde Coast

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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Fleetwood on the Fylde Coast Location Fleetwood, Lancashire Area of operation Irish sea Type of boat Aquastar 38 Duration of trip Up to 1 hour Capacity of boat 12 People Refreshments Not Available Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may […]

Exhumation of Ashes, Rounders and Drug Dealing

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If you have buried ashes and you want to move them it can be difficult if not impossible, particularly if they the ground they are buried in has on blessed (consecrated ground). In which case it is up to the Church of England’s court to decide whether they can be removed. And they don’t like […]

Ian Brady’s ashes – can they be scattered on Saddleworth Moor?

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Ian Brady’s ashes Ian Brady, one of Britain’s most infamous serial killers died this week. One might expect that to be the end the matter. Not so, there has been a great furore over what should happen to his ashes. The corner in Sefton, a Mr Christopher Sumner, said that they will not release the […]

Exhumation granted to family of Chinese Buddhist

Good news for the family of Mr Quoc Tru Tran. They have been given permission to remove his body from Manchester’s Southern cemetery in Chorlton, have it cremated, so that they can have them reinterred next to his wife in the Buddhist temple in Old Trafford. The Church of England court that has jurisdiction over […]

Burnley FC says no to Radio 5 presenter

Burnley FC has number of famous supports perhaps the the most famous is Prince Charles (I was a little surprised to read this too) anyway among the faithful is Radio 5 Presenter Tony Livesey. In a discussion about the Brazilian club Corinthians offering burial plots for their fans Mr Livsey, proclaimed that he was going […]

Local Authority price rise – statistics used unfiarly

When I saw the headline 357% hike in cost to bereaved in Hyndburn the the Lancashire Telegraph I reached for my batman cape, sharpen my pencil and prepared to charge into battle, then after realising I had mixed too many metaphors thought I had better look a bit deeper. Thankfully I did not have look to […]

Keeping ashes in a Columbarium: what are they, why use them and what do they cost.

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A columbarium is a wall with cavities designed to hold cremation urns or cinerary urns. Have look at the picture above, they are usually made of stone such as granite and each niche can hold a number of cremation urns (up to about 4). The niche faceplate usually has an inscription engraved upon it. […]

An ashes tour with a difference

I do occasional get a stray cricket fan coming to the site in the mistaken belief I have some insight into the fabulous test series between England and Australia. Well hopefully if you are one of those very people you will like this post and raise a glass to one who shares your passion. […]

Wigan Pier, Lancashire: Leeds to Liverpool Canal

Location Cruises from Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire Area of operation The Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Wigan. Type of boat Passenger Trip Boat Duration of trip 2 Hours. Capacity of boat 40 guests Refreshments Tea and Coffee and a fully licensed, well stocked bar. Additional info This location is ideal for Hindus or Sikh families as […]

Scattering Ashes Manchester City FC

There is a Memorial Garden available at the Stadium for families of fans to spread ashes and take time to remember. This garden is located outside Entrance at The Colin Bell Stand. The Garden has been created by volunteers, including staff at the Club and local businesses. The Garden is maintained by staff at […]