....as some of you may know my Nan died on Tuesday . I have been spending time with my mum yesterday and today trying to organise a funeral and burial for her.
My Grandad died in 1994 and my Nan bought a double grave for him and eventually her to be buried in. A headstone was put up with space for her details as and when the time came.
In the meantime my Grandad's sister died in Australia. She never liked living there and her daughter asked my mum and Nan if they could bring her back and bury her remains (she was cremated) with my Grandad. My Nan and mum looked into this and permission to bring her home was granted.
My mum and Nan attended a short grave side service and Grandad's sister was laid to rest with him. Mum and Nan were told to make sure they told the undertaker that she was also in the grave when the site was needed again.
This we did this morning only to be told that because there are now human remains "in the way" they cannot use the plot for another burial. The only way Nan can join Grandad is if she is cremated but as a Roman Catholic this would be against her wishes. My mum is gutted and I just want to find out if this is really true, can we appeal? Mum and Nan were either told incorrect advice at the point they added Grandad's sister to the grave or legislation has changed.
Just not sure where to start looking for help and advice or if it is even worth it.
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McDreamy · 25/03/2010 15:29
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