North Wiltshire Crematorium to hold Mother’s Day event

The crematorium, part of the Westerleigh Group, is welcoming all to their chapel for moments of reflection and remembrance between 3pm and 6pm on Saturday, March 29th.

Visitors can write personal messages on cards, which will be placed on a memorial tree or deposited in the ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box.

Katie Capel, the crematorium manager, said: “We know, from feedback we’ve had since the memorial post box was installed, that the bereaved can take great comfort from posting messages to loved ones, and it helps them maintain a feeling of connection with them.”

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The invitation is extended to all, regardless of whether their loved one has a memorial at the site, where their funeral was held, or how long ago they passed.

Ms Capel added: “Mother’s Day is one of those annual occasions when a loss can be felt more and we want to ensure people know that they are very welcome to take comfort in paying tribute to their loved ones at our crematorium.

“It can equally be a particularly difficult time for mothers who are bereaved of a child, and they are also extremely welcome to visit us.”