First Broadcast: Fri 24 July 2009

Deciding what to do with a relative's ashes can be a serious dilemma, but now there are increasing options available to those left behind and the ashes business is booming.

Ashes to Diamonds is a heartfelt, eye-opening, and at times funny film exploring how creative some Brits are becoming when it comes to our cremated remains.

    1. Ashes to Diamonds Fri 24 Jul 2009

      Deciding what to do with a relative's ashes can be a serious dilemma, but now there are increasing options available to…

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