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Crematorium's Ashes Ban Leaves Family Heartbroken and Frustrated

3/14/2026

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Katherine James, 58, of Port Talbot, expresses heartbreak as Margam Crematorium bans new ashes in historic areas due to space and wet ground, preventing interment of her stillborn daughter Carrie-Anne.
Neath Port Talbot Council says existing burial areas are full and cannot accommodate further interments without risk.
They offered options in other garden sections.
James criticized the short notice for decisions about her mother's ashes, calling it disgusting.

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Katherine James, 58, of Port Talbot, expresses heartbreak as Margam Crematorium bans new ashes in historic areas due to space and wet ground, preventing interment of her stillborn daughter Carrie-Anne.
Neath Port Talbot Council says existing burial areas are full and cannot accommodate further interments without risk.
They offered options in other garden sections.
James criticized the short notice for decisions about her mother's ashes, calling it disgusting.