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Scattering ashes at the Valley?

johnny73
johnny73 Posts: 4,567
in Not Sports Related
Anyone know how to go about this?

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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,798
    Contact the club Chaplin?
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,848
    Johnny73 - I believe I heard somewhere that this is no longer allowed on the pitch, a policy which is in place at many clubs. The attached link suggests that ashes may be scattered at a memorial garden - presumably the one at Sparrows Lane. Looks like guinness' suggestion of contacting the club chaplain is a good idea.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,848
    Doh - link here

    http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20120824-baker-olympic-chaplain-332960.aspx
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    Thanks for responding.
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,232
    There is a memory garden between the East Stand and The Jimmy Seed Stand where ashes can be scattered. The club are extremely helpful with making the arrangments.
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    I'll contact the Chaplain and see what the process is. Thanks.
  • THEMCA
    THEMCA Posts: 575
    Scattered my Grandad in the north stand goal in the 90's only for us only to concede 3 times in that goal the following year. I am lead to believe that this is no longer aloud. Shame really can't see the harm
  • Addickted4life
    Addickted4life Posts: 7,467
    THEMCA said:

    Scattered my Grandad in the north stand goal in the 90's only for us only to concede 3 times in that goal the following year. I am lead to believe that this is no longer aloud. Shame really can't see the harm

    My Grandad's ashes where scattered in the memorial garden by the east stand during the summer before our champions winning season last year.

    And one reason I was told that the ashes are longer scattered on the actual pitch is that the grass is changed each year so the ashes wouldn't exactly stay on the pitch.
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    Addickted4life said:

    THEMCA said:

    Scattered my Grandad in the north stand goal in the 90's only for us only to concede 3 times in that goal the following year. I am lead to believe that this is no longer aloud. Shame really can't see the harm

    My Grandad's ashes where scattered in the memorial garden by the east stand during the summer before our champions winning season last year.

    And one reason I was told that the ashes are longer scattered on the actual pitch is that the grass is changed each year so the ashes wouldn't exactly stay on the pitch.
    Hope you don't mind me asking but how much do they charge?
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,232
    No charge.

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  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    Solidgone said:

    No charge.

    Thanks.

  • tom_k
    tom_k Posts: 1,207
    Sorry for your loss
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    tom- k said:

    Sorry for your loss

    Thanks. Was a number of years ago.

    Trying to give my mum some options on what to do with dads ashes. Finances, getting everyone together and agreeing what to do, have all got in the way.
  • bc_addick
    bc_addick Posts: 761
    My Dad is up in the memorial garden at his beloved Valley. We had a lovely ceremony conducted by the club chaplain and the whole process was thoughtful and respectful. There was no charge whatsoever and it is nice to be able to go and see Dad on a match day as my seat is in the East stand.

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