Tuesday, 16 June 2009

And Finally... EU bans people being cremated in footie shirts ...



By James Shepherd 
The eco-friendly 
EU directive means people can no longer be laid to rest in football strips or their Sunday best outfits. Instead, next of kin must fork out £60 for a special shroud made from natural fibres which do not give off harmful ... The new regulation banning plastic, nylon and synthetic materials or personal mementos, has already been brought in at Kirklees, West Yorks - amid angry complaints. One mourner, not wishing to be named, said he was shocked when told ...
Chester Chronicle - And Finally - http://blogs.chesterchronicle.co.uk/and-finally/