a sad farewell

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As most of you will know, Mum chose and paid for her place at the green burial field 10 years ago, and was adamant that there would be no fuss. So we duly made the arrangements, and as so many friends and relations couldn't make it, Dad thought that the blog would be a good place to show some photos. It was a lovely blue sky day, Sophie, Tom, Tom and Alex carried the casket, goodbyes were said and flowers thrown. It is very sad for us, but a relief for her.

By a quirk of fate, the school I worked at for 20 years is nearby, and when Ifor was planning this burial field, he asked if Id bring my class to plant a hedge. Of course, we did, and that's it you can see growing like anything along the edge of the field. So I feel as if it was meant to be..

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Photos

the field from the car park
Mum is right up the top there

laid to rest
with a selection of garden flowers

Dad and I visited last week
her number is most apt, in view of the year she was born

Comments

[Sheelagh]

Farewell
How sad for you all. I am so pleased she chose her own 'spot'...and what a lovely one it is too. She will be missed and often thought of. love to you all x x x

[Robyn]

Fond farewell
and good memories will always be there for you. thank you.

[aunty beb]

this is the most beautiful way to say goodbye. lovely just family and a lovely spot to revisit.

[Sue]

Beautiful resting place
we all have lovely memories that will live forever. Gwen's resting place looks very peaceful. Thinking of you all and sending our love to you. xxxxx