Sedgemoor Crematorium to open for Mother’s Day remembrance

The crematorium’s Book of Remembrance Room will be open on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, from 10am to 4.30pm, for quiet reflection.

Visitors can also collect flowers to place on a memorial or take home.

Manager Laura Williams said: “We will also provide cards throughout the Mother’s Day weekend which people can write personal messages on and then deposit in our Letters to Loved Ones memorial post box.

“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.”

The crematorium is open to anyone wishing to remember their loved ones, regardless of where their funeral took place or if there is a memorial on the grounds.

Ms Williams 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.”