Pay-per-view funerals by webcam
MOURNERS will be able to make their loved one's funeral no matter where they are after Scunthorpe's Woodlands Crematorium launched live webcasts of services.
The £30 pay-per-view service means absent family members can attend funerals via their desktop computers.
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INSTALLED: One of the new cameras.
Grieving relatives will be given a unique password to access the live video - the first of its kind in North Lincolnshire.
The system has been set up by Kettering-based Wesley Music which has been broadcasting funerals across the country for about two years.
North Lincolnshire Council cabinet member for neighbourhood and environment Coun Len Foster said it was a welcome addition to the crematorium's service.
He said: "I'm glad we are able to provide people in North Lincolnshire with this service and I'm sure it will be welcome to any family or friends who cannot attend the service of a loved one for whatever reason.
"It's always difficult saying goodbye to someone.
"But hopefully with the new music and webcast system it will be a bit easier for people organising a service."
Booking a webcast will add around £30 to the bill for a funeral at the crematorium.
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by neil armstrong, the moon
Saturday, April 18 2009, 9:32PM
“lisa, brigg my sentiments exactly anything to do with council automatically says to me money, money,money but like you say take it or leave it my best mate died young and i was hundreds miles away so couldnt make funeral but saying that dont know if i cud have dealt with it but it is an option like you say take it or leave it”
by Lisa, Brigg
Saturday, April 18 2009, 11:56AM
“Personally I think it's a great idea - if you don't like it, don't use it, it's as simple as that.”
by DK, In my office
Thursday, April 16 2009, 12:56PM
“I think a lot of people have missed the point & it's not been reported properly - I've used this service elsewhere, so take it from me.
The family pays £30 one-off along with the other arrangements ONLY IF they want it recorded. The family then give the username out to those they want to and you can watch it over and over, all for the one fee. People viewing don't have to pay at all - that would be an extra tax and nobody would do it.
Families have the right to choose and it can really help if people want to see it and can't be there, regardless of what other opinions are. I know it helped me!”
by wiggy, scunny
Thursday, April 16 2009, 11:52AM
“a nice little earner for the council owned crematorium...absolutely disgusted at their lack of respect..”
by finola, scunthorpe
Thursday, April 16 2009, 9:50AM
“I can not believe the ignorance of some people! Am affraid this is the society we live in today, ,like it or lump it; and the ability to see off a loved one when you are ill or unable to attentend will be a comfort to some. And you can not watch every1's funeral you idiots!! As the the person who wrote about Jade Goody...what has she got to do with it u twirp???!! she wasn't a crack head so why would her kids be, people like u annoy me, u are pathetic as she was trying to do what she thought was best and i bet you couldn't raise that much money to provide for your kids after your death, you probably live on benefits and your children probably will also!! If people havent' got anything nice to say don't say it at all!”
by me, from here
Thursday, April 16 2009, 8:50AM
“i can't believe that BIG VROTHER will be able to spy om you at a funeral now...so watch out all those crims hiding from the law no more sneaky funerals for you from now on me laddo...and you benifit scammers ..in particular mr badback now you can't carry granny to the grave or bend down to lay flowers...COS THEY WILL BE WATCHING MARK MY WORDS..”
by me, from here
Thursday, April 16 2009, 8:45AM
“this can omly lead to one thing people.....HOW MUCH TAX CAN THE COUNCIL AND GOVERNMENT STICK ON IT..HOW OFTEN WILL THE PRICE INCREASE..WHY IS A SERVICE THAT COSTS NOTHING INCURRING SUCH A MASSIVE PRICE TAG...MY WEB CAM COSTS NOWT TO RUN AND ITS ON 27/7 AND ANYONE CAN ACCESS IT ANYTIME...I KNOW MORE THAN ONE POINT...just another taxable money making scam if you ask me...”
by Nigel, Crowle
Wednesday, April 15 2009, 9:38PM
“Good on for raising those points Bill I had been thinking the same sort of things and would also like to know if we could have some of the following bolt on services added
An alert service where we would list people we don't like so as not to miss their funeral I would suggest by text to your mobile
Maybe subtitles could be used or an 'Options' button for instant translation.
Will Double Treble or even Quadruple internments if the event of a major family tragedy still be the same price as it is one service or will it be £120 for four in one go?
Will people with limbs missing be done at a reduced rate?
Will there be instant replays and multi angled viewing at the touch of a button.
Will people on benefits be exempt the viewing fees.”
by Saint, Heaven
Wednesday, April 15 2009, 7:53PM
“My word ........isnt it getting beyond belief pay per view funerals, can I see the episode where Di gets burried or is that only for XXXL customers and what about the JFK we are die"ing to see that episode.......c"mon this is surely a joke pay per view funerals which moron thought this one up”
by dave, Broughton
Wednesday, April 15 2009, 7:03PM
“I think it is a good idea, for anyone living overseas, or to infirm to travel, it is possibly the only way that they can pay thier respects.”