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.
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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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