But back to Uncle. Again Husband reminded me that some of the ashes would have been coffin. I would like to think that the cremation workers remove the body from the coffin before it's burned and return it to the undertakers (or whoever provides the coffin) for recycling. I would have no problem with that but I suppose some people might. Such a waste of trees. When I go I will be happy with a cardboard box. (Children of mine, please note!)
It was a lovely sunny day, the tide was in and the wind was light so I only had to paddle into the water a short way, which is just as well as it was stony-bottomed and I could easily have ended up in the water myself. (Husband had the camera ready just in case.)
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| George watches as I make my way into the water. |
On the way back I spotted a gate I'd not noticed before. It turned out to be the gate of the Jubilee Gardens.
Apparently the garden is a community project undertaken by Mumbles Community Council and the residents of Llanfair House, a local home providing supported care and accommodation for people with mental health issues.
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LIke you , I'll be happy with a cardboard coffin , and have wondered if a box used to transport a new 'fridge mightn't do ? Failing that , you can buy wickerwork ones here .
But I'm not planning to need one just yet .
We had the option of having a loaner coffin for the viewing if we chose cremation.
Yes, you can buy wicker ones here too, sonata, and I would have been tempted except I felt Uncle would want a 'proper' one! There is a woodland section in our local cemetery too where they don't have stones as such.
What a brilliant idea, Kathy.
My sister had a woodland burial with a willow or wicker coffin . No church service nor hymns . My mum was a bit upset with this being an ardent Catholic and church goer.but she over came it. Was strange but lovely. Two men sang at the graveside with accordion ..
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