The Times, in June 2007, published an article about Integration in UK. An extract from that article reads like there IS a suitable crematorium for Hindus who wish to follow their practice of open air funeral pyres.
"Another controversy that has occasionally hit the headlines is over open-air cremations. The council has tried to distance itself from a campaigner in Northumberland who unofficially – and illegally – conducted a cremation on an open funeral pyre. However, Mr Bhanot called for more crematoriums with facilities to accommodate worshippers, who are traditionally offered food and need to take a shower or wash. A large crematorium for Hindus, with a suitable hall, is being built in Leicester......"
like this is news ... it's not.
The Times, in June 2007, published an article about Integration in UK. An extract from that article reads like there IS a suitable crematorium for Hindus who wish to follow their practice of open air funeral pyres.
"Another controversy that has occasionally hit the headlines is over open-air cremations. The council has tried to distance itself from a campaigner in Northumberland who unofficially – and illegally – conducted a cremation on an open funeral pyre. However, Mr Bhanot called for more crematoriums with facilities to accommodate worshippers, who are traditionally offered food and need to take a shower or wash. A large crematorium for Hindus, with a suitable hall, is being built in Leicester......"
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article2007352.ece