AN OPPORTUNITY to honour a deceased father or father-figure, is being offered the Vale Crematorium in the run up to Father’s Day.
The crematorium is opening its doors on Saturday, June 20, between 10.30am and 12noon, to anyone living in, working in or visiting the area to attend and spend some time reflecting on and remembering the loved ones they have lost.
People will be able to light commemorative candles, and can also deposit Father’s Day cards, personalised messages and tributes in the crematorium’s Letters to Loved Ones post box.
Manager Catherine Linfield said: “Over the Father’s Day period, we are holding in our thoughts all those missing their father, a father-figure and fathers who are bereaved of a child.
“They are all warmly welcome to join us for some quiet reflection in our comfortable chapel and beautiful grounds.
“We understand that comfort means different things to different people, and we are here to support you in whatever way feels right.
“We also know that the bereaved can take great comfort from posting personal messages in our white memorial post box, which helps them maintain a feeling of connection with those they have lost.”
The invitation is open to anyone to visit the crematorium whether or not there is a memorial to their father or father-figure in the crematorium grounds, and regardless of where their funeral took place.
Whether a loss is recent or from some time ago, they are equally welcome.
Catherine added: “Father’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.”
Visit www.thevalecrematorium.co.uk for more information about Father’s Day and the services available.
