Mourners told to ‘ask first’ when leaving personal items inside coffins
The news follows increased reports of combustible items such as alcohol, mobile phones or battery-powered devices found inside coffins which can all cause an explosion if cremated
The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG), which operates 46 crematoria across England and Scotland, has asked families to not leave personal items inside coffins without asking first as they may unintentionally pose a safety or environmental risk.