Dead green
There are some out there in the People’s Republic who have dreamed of being cremated with the tune Love Shack by the B52s blaring as the doors to the incinerator opened and the coffin moved off to become ash.
Not anymore tho!
Those kooks up at Cockington (the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust to you and me) have turned interment into a fun family pastime, and made it green to boot.
Cockington Woodland Burials, in 18 acres of the Conquerer Wood, just past Gallows Gate (oh per-lease!) has fantastic views, space for 500 burial sites and is a perfect natural habitat for all kinds of things, including the cirl bunting.
What’s more, because you don’t need an undertaker, the whole family can join in the fun of digging the grave (haven’t they been doing that for years?) A tree is planted with each new arrival and cardboard, bags or shrouds can be used.
This seems like an eminently sensible and thoughtful idea - a real lasting legacy, as well as something you’d just want to do. There’s an open day this Wednesday (July 19) from 10.30am to 1.30pm. If you would like more information about the open day or the site, contact Kate Foster at the Trust on 01803 606035.
Posted by Cptn
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