Comforting bereaved at Christmas

Dumfriesshire's Roucan Loch Crematorium is providing comfort to the bereaved for the festive season with some special touches and events for all.

- SHARON LIPTROTT

The beautiful Christmas nativity mural painted by local artist Jo McSkimming on display at the Gathering Place (where mourners meet prior to entering the chapel for services)

Recognising how especially hard the time of year can be for those missing loved ones, crematorium manager, Ruth Jardine, has offered an invitation for people to use the very special 'letters to a loved one' post box within the Gardens of Remembrance.

It offers a unique personal way of remembrance offering the bereaved the chance to write a letter, card or messages and post it in the post box, as a reprentative of sending to them.