Never Out of Mind service of remembrance

A service of remembrance is being held to remember and honour all those who have given their lives in public duty.

Being organised by the Honiton based charity, The Bastion Baton Trust - known as ‘The Baton', the occasion will include a role call, lighting of candles and time for quiet reflection of those who are loved and lost.

It will be held at East Devon Crematorium on Sunday 5th November from 3pm to 4pm.

Photographs and anecdotes can also be included in the order of service. The event will conclude with a relaxed gathering and afternoon tea.

The Baton was set up in 2008, The Baton helps members of the military and their families adapt to life outside the armed forces.

Earlier this year, £12,000 was donated to the charity thanks to the generosity of families who had funerals at East Devon Crematorium and agreed for any metals which remain after cremation to be recycled.

With their express consent, funding is then raised through a national recycling scheme run by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management.

Craig Mounty, Team Manager, said: "The founders of The Baton have shared with us some really heart breaking experiences of families being unable to gather the money needed for a funeral deposit.

"As they are a smaller local-based charity, they can often make much quicker decisions to provide grants to those who need it and be there at an extremely difficult time in their lives.

"We see many military funerals here at East Devon Crematorium with the armed forces having a significant presence throughout Devon and the south west. We feel very proud to be able to support service families through the invaluable work of The Baton."

If you would like to attend, please email Katherine Ohlsen at office@eastdevoncrematorium.co.uk quoting 'Remembrance Service' or phone 01404 823017. As seating is limited, a prompt response is recommended to avoid any disappointment.

You are also very welcome to join us on the day by live webcast: https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Webcast login PIN 200-8813.