The Maddingley Cemetery has created a memorial site to create a physical visiting space for people whose final resting place is not within the grounds.
The memorial was created by the Maddingley General Cemetery Trust and is in the form of a wall adorned with plaques dedicated to people whose ashes are scattered elsewhere.
The Allan Comrie Wall provides family and friends the opportunity to visit a place where the passing of a loved one is permanently recorded.
Maddingley General Cemetery Trust member Rick Dickson said there has been great community interest in the wall since it was converted into a memorial, with eight plaques already placed there.
“It is very touching to see the response we get when people understand the concept,” he said.
“When your ashes are scattered, there is no record that you even existed.”
Mr Dickson has plaques for family members on the wall, including his son, whose ashes were scattered in Eltham.
“I’m 88 years old… driving way over to Eltham is a long way. It’s going to make it easier for me to have them close by, and I’ve got them close to their grandparents, which is another plus,” he said.
The Allan Comrie Wall was named in honour of the current Cemetery Trust chairman’s 40 years of voluntary service, and has a plaque with his name too.
“Forty years is incredible and he’s still there every day,” Mr Dickson said.
“It’s also unusual having your name on a plaque when you’re still around to read it.”
For further information on how a plaque can be installed on the Allan Comrie Wall contact the Maddingley Cemetery.
