Sean Fox, whose father Johnny Fox founded Darkness Into Light, described the incident as ‘completely disrespectful’
Sean Fox had to sift through his father’s ashes to take out screws, nuts and washers that were left behind by the cremation process. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
His father Johnny Fox, an acclaimed athletics coach and founder of the Darkness Into Light charity, died in April, and in line with his wishes was cremated at Newland’s Cross Crematorium. His family decided to use a small amount in keepsake lockets, but when his son tried to collect tiny amounts of ash for that purpose he found what looked like large bone fragments. As he continued to look for small grains he found screws, staples, washers and other pieces of metal.“I was so shocked, it looked like the remnants of a bonfire and I felt physically sick,” Mr Fox told The Irish Times.
“It shows a complete lack of respect for the whole grieving process, and there is no regulator to turn to. If there was families could trust that the end-of-life service would be appropriate, respectful, dignified and compassionate.”
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