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New World Stoke Embeds Employees' Ashes in Supermarket

5/21/2026

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New World Stoke incorporated the ashes of two long-serving employees into the construction of its upcoming supermarket.
The store placed Dianne Hodson’s ashes in the building’s foundation after her family approved the small cylinder.
New World Stoke plans to place Julie Schofield’s ashes at the store entrance in October.
Store manager Rae said staff support for each other grew stronger after the deaths of Hodson and Schofield.

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New World Stoke incorporated the ashes of two long-serving employees into the construction of its upcoming supermarket.
The store placed Dianne Hodson’s ashes in the building’s foundation after her family approved the small cylinder.
New World Stoke plans to place Julie Schofield’s ashes at the store entrance in October.
Store manager Rae said staff support for each other grew stronger after the deaths of Hodson and Schofield.