I have returned from a fact finding mission to Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, where I viewed the site for the new Crematorium. It will be on Rocky Island, which is the small island that links the two bridges leading from Ringaskiddy to Haulbowline (the postal address for Haulbowline is Cobh, but the bridge leaves from Ringaskiddy, the confusing address is because the bridge was only constructed in 1966, while the island had been in use for centuries are a military base).
I didn’t bring my digital camera, but you can see the site (Rocky Island) from this satellite image
It is noted that the speed limit through “Ringaskiddy village” is 50kmph, yet the road is unusually wide, thanks to land reclamation, while locals and local workers are careful to drive slowly it can be expected that mourners will not see the signs, just like many cars driving to the car ferry don’t, but many of those are registered in the UK and France and can avoid paying monetary fines and incuring penalty points.
my dad has just got back from ireland and went there and he said it was amazing, it really took his breath away, its more like a tourist attraction as well. but it is really worth the time to go and walk around the place.
Manager of Crematorium
I have just returned from my 1st experience of a crematorium where I officiated at the Hannah White funeral.
I have to say that everything was very much to my satisfaction. The friendly reception meant a great deal to me and the helpful instructions and suggestions made to me re the conduct of the ceremony were of great help. I was very impressed with the toilet facility available for the invalidid. A small suggestion: I was given this as a changing room for vesting. A small stool would be useful there, if there is a convenient spot to place it. The music was very appropriate and unobtrusive. The amplification was very well modulated. In short a very positive experience for me and I believe the same for the mourners.
Having said all that, I did experience a certain “spookiness” about the whole proceedure which is unavoidable given the circumstances. My preference would without doubt be for the traditional cemetery. However given that it was August 2008 and the rainest august on record to date, I would be open to changing my mind on that one!
Fr. Nicholas Motherway
Nicholas
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