I never thought
that soft furnishings could become so controversial, but there is quite a
debate about whether the curtains should close or be left open at the committal
stage of a cremation ceremony. Now, if you haven’t attended a ceremony for
someone close to you, it might be that you are sat there thinking, “Really?
Closing the curtains is controversial?” But, for many, it is the part of the
ceremony that they dread most, the final act of separation – it is a simple,
symbolic action with huge emotional impact.
