People who are missing a father or father figure will be invited to come together for a special Father’s Day remembrance event at Torbay Cemetery and Crematorium, where visitors will be able to reflect on loved ones they have lost and leave personal tributes.
The crematorium will open its doors on Sunday, June 21, between 10.30am and noon, welcoming anyone living in, working in or visiting the area who wishes to spend time remembering a loved one. The event is also open to parents who have been bereaved of a child.
Visitors will be able to spend time in the chapel and grounds, collect commemorative flower seeds to sow either at the crematorium or at home, and leave Father’s Day cards, messages and tributes in the site’s Letters to Loved Ones post box.
Samantha Ritchie, manager of Torbay Cemetery and Crematorium, said: “Over the Father’s Day period, we are holding in our thoughts all those missing their father, a father-figure and fathers who are bereaved of a child.
“They are all warmly welcome to join us on June 21 for some quiet reflection in our comfortable chapel and beautiful grounds.
“We understand that comfort means different things to different people, and we are here to support you in whatever way feels right.
“We also know that the bereaved can take great comfort from posting personal messages in our white memorial post box, which helps them maintain a feeling of connection with those they have lost.”
The invitation is open to anyone wishing to remember a loved one on Father’s Day, regardless of whether there is a memorial to them at the crematorium or where their funeral took place. Organisers said those who have experienced a recent loss, as well as those whose bereavement was many years ago, are welcome to attend.
Samantha added: “Father’s Day is one of those annual occasions when a loss can be felt more and we want to ensure people know that they are very welcome to take comfort in paying tribute to their loved ones at our crematorium.”
More information about the Father’s Day event and services available at the crematorium can be found at www.torquaycrematorium.co.uk.
