My Dad was buried at Westmill burial ground and it was inspiring. After discussion with Liz we learnt so much about what we didn’t have to do!! We drove Dad in his cardboard coffin to the burial ground – lowered his coffin into the grave ourselves – children included – and then filled the grave. It was described as a ‘bring a shovel burial’. We sat and had a BBQ around the grave whilst sharing our memories and stories. It was the happiest, most relaxed burial anyone had every attended. We received so many notes from those who had attended that it ‘was the best funeral we’ve been to’……..and it was…….and that that’s the way he would love it to be remembered. So much learnt for all.
