to not understand why Jimmy Savilles headstone is being removed?

[ithinkimightbegoingmad]

It has been revealed that he was an utter shit....

but hes still dead surely?

why remove his headstone? what good will that do? I dont geddit....also thought church would object?

[Sparklingbrook]

They are expecting vandalism I would imagine.

[GwendolineScaryLacey]

I guess because the headstone bangs on about what an all round great bloke he was. Or they're worried about vandals.

[OldLadyKnowsNothing]

It would be liable to attract vandals. And that's not fair on other people who visit graves there.

[DeadQODy]

What gwen said, bit of both I reckon

[ScaryBeardyCandyman]

There are people out there who would desecrate his grave. Removal of the headstone makes it harder to locate.

[Sparklingbrook]

Plus it's hideous.

[Anonymumous]

To be fair, it was grossly over the top - not quite on a par with Delboy's Mum's, but getting there!

[vamosbebe]

They're worried it'll be vandalised just like the street signs outside his flat and the blue plaque.

[wonderstuff]

The family members are deeply aware of the impact that the stone remaining there could have on the dignity and sanctity of the cemetery," Savile's family said in a statement.

"Out of respect to public opinion, to those who are buried there, and to those who tend their graves and visit there, we have decided to remove it."

Its a pretty big thing, and has had a bottle thrown at it this week, I can understand people visiting other graves not wanting it there, esp. if it becomes a target for vandalism.

[happierhigherstrongerwheezing]

Because it says" it was good whilst it lasted"
Nice

[MrsjREwing]

Poor grieving relatives with soldiers either side of him, it is a worry for them.

Poor victims with all that guff on his three headstones, a magnet for vandilism.

[Pancakeflipper]

Because it will be smashed up.

I seem to recall his coffin being 'gold' and didn't they bury him extra deep to stop anyone nicking it?

[ILoveOnionRings]

Probably because it looks about four times bigger than anyones elses and agree that it is over the top, open to vandalism but may lead to graves nearby being vandalised too.

What a despicable man - I hope all those invloved are named, shamed and made to pay

[ILoveOnionRings]

*involved

[ithinkimightbegoingmad]

yes its a bit bling isnt it? pretty bad taste

and yes 'it was good whilst it lasted'

will he then have an unmarked grave? or something more discreet?

[MrsjREwing]

He is burried in concrete, he knew this would happen is my guess.

[AKissIsNotAContract]

Is the stuff about him being buried in concrete true?

[WilfredToadflax]

It is an ostentatious, glowing cv of a headstone which, given recent revelations is in very bad taste.

And it would be vandalised.

[Glitterknickaz]

Yeah, he made sure he was encased in concrete too.

Wonder why?

[Tryingtothinkofnewsnazzyname]

Having just google imaged it, it's worse than Delboy's mum's! It is clearly going to be targeted.

[FreudiansGoldSlipper]

Because the description on the headstone of JS is a lie he was not a good person his charity work was a way for him to gain access to abuse the most vulnerable. he will be stripped of his title too so would have to be changed

[Sparklingbrook]

He is buried at an angle as well so he can see the sea.

[olgaga]

Good grief - you really don't understand why? Are you for real? A headstone which reads "It was good while it lasted!"...

Come on! You're kidding aren't you. Aren't you?