Friends of Redcar Cemetery

As in my pervious entries you will see that we have reinstated a memorial garden one side of the path in the middle section. Previously this was planted with crocuses however when they wern't flowering, people did not realise this and parked on the area. Many years ago it was a rose bed. Now it looks good and has a brick path surround and protective railings and decorative stone with planting around the area. The other side of the path was also a rose garden many years ago but now it is grassed over. We would like to make this a mirror image of the other half moon. We have put in for funding however it is very difficult to get funding for a cemetery as the funders say "that it is not benefitting many residents". We feel that it is appreciated by residents who are bereaved and that it is important for them to be an area that is cared for. We are now seeking sponsors to complete this project. A plaque will be fitted to the stone in memory of all those lost at sea. This topic is close to the hearts of people of Redcar as we all know or have family members who have been lost in the services, fishing and accidents over the years.
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