We travelled up to Altrincham for Jonathan's funeral.  One minor gripe - the crematorium was down a windy rural lane and very poorly signposted, and when we got there, had a tiny car park that was wholly inadequate.  Wish Trafford Council would improve the facilities. 

The funeral was very well attended - standing room only and a real crowd that struggled to all fit into the chapel.  The funeral was conducted by a humanist celebrant with eulogies from various friends and colleagues of Jonathan's.  It was beautiful - very funny at times, very moving and very appropriate for him.  

Then it was the long journey back down the M6/M5, battling through the traffic.  

Jonathan's ashes have now made the journey back to Wales and uncle Bill, his father has scattered them along with Sally's and aunty Janet's in a field the family still own, overlooking their childhood home in Three Crosses.  A tree will also be planted in Jonathan's memory.   

Fig, Jonathan's great friend, has kindly arranged a link to the funeral eulogies - you can find it here. 

 We are going over to see Uncle Bill over the Easter holidays.