I RECENTLY visited my friend’s grave at Vale Royal Cemetery.
I was deeply moved and upset by the sight that greeted me.
At the time there were two men mowing the grass.
As I walked toward the grave I turned toward the building at the entrance, to the rear of the building was a heap of discarded tokens removed from graves.
I saw that many were damaged, on closer inspection recently so.
These treasures had obviously been discarded without a thought for the bereaved or deceased.
At a time when mental health is at the forefront of our minds I find it incredible that individualswill treat the bereaved in such a shameful manner.
I did express my concerns to the two men, their response was ‘nothing to do with us’.
Maybe we should take a step back and ask ourselves how would I like myself and my relatives and friends to be treated when I pass away.
Hopefully with dignity, empathy and respect, not like this.
A Doughty Chester
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