‘Letters to heaven’ post box installed at Nottinghamshire crematorium

A ‘letters to heaven’ post box has been installed at a Nottinghamshire crematorium to allow friends and relatives to send letters to loved ones who have passed away. 

The white post box has recently been erected at the Mansfield and District Crematorium. 

It’s hoped that those thinking of loved ones at this time of year will find comfort in sending them a letter via the post box. 

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Councillor Andy Burgin, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Environment at Mansfield District Council, said: “A Letters to Heaven post box was installed at Gedling Crematorium last year. 

“They decided to install one after a youngster contacted them saying she wanted to write to her grandparents in heaven. It has been a popular feature at the crematorium there.”

“Since then a number of other crematoria have followed suit and we decided to install one in Mansfield after a number of requests from the public.

“We hope it helps bring some solace to families at what can be a difficult time of year when many people are remembering lost loved ones.”

The crematorium grounds remain open throughout the Christmas and New Year period for members of the public to lay wreaths outside.