Thanks to the generosity of families who have lost loved ones, £25,000 has been donated to sponsor a dog through Hounds for Heroes.

The Oaks Havant Crematorium nominated the local cause to receive funding from a national scheme which recycles the metals which remain after cremation with the written consent of each bereaved family.

Southern Co-op added £4,300 to the £20,000 which was raised through a national verified scheme that recycles metals, such as items used in the construction of the coffin. A further £700 was fundraised by the crematorium’s team.

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