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Originally Posted by Bifta
I've never heard of that, not even while I lived in England, mind you the only cemetaries my family members have been buried in are part of the church, some of the headstones are stunning, normally paid for by the person before they die, I would much rather lose a couple of thousand in inheritance and have an real effort made on their grave. I spent a good few hours last week redoing my partners mother's grave ready for a blessing in a few weeks, it's satisfying and gives her entire family somewhere to pay their respects.
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I'm with you on giving the relative a place to come and grieve. I liked the tree idea because the tree would be nourished from me - a living memorial.
When my grandad died my mum wanted to have "Little Harry" put on a flower urn at the spot where his ashes were buried. The Bishop said no. So it's not always the Council - sometimes it's the Church. I'm not certain which is the worst.