Three people have been arrested after concerns were raised about incidents ashes had not been buried 'in accordance with families' wishes'.

Criminal investigation into disposal of ashes at crematorium

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council owned Monks Hill Cemetery with 2,421 burial plots is currently being expanded by 600 plots in its Phase 3 programme.

Newry crematorium possibility as council graveyard space runs out

The owner says its future is under threat if plans to expand a crematorium are approved.

Bristol's last working farm under threat from crematorium expansion

Two 200-seater chapels are also planned for the site 

Council approve planning permission for new Crematorium

Notices were placed around the ground's visiting garden stating items would be disposed of after the 'overall standards of maintenance had fallen'.

Bereaved relatives 'devastated' after tributes removed at crematorium

Many services have had to be cancelled or rearranged. 

Crematorium may not reopen until April following New Year's Eve fire

Sweeping new reforms to ensure all bereaved parents are given back the ashes of their babies come into force today.

Reforms introduced over handling of babies' ashes

York Crematorium starts work today to build new bigger incinerators at a cost of £1.7 million, to deal with the worsening obesity crisis.

Crematorium

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