Posted elsewhere and the local Council are trying to do right by him, which warms my Heart no end.
Hi everyone,
I work in Environmental Health for Solihull Council and I’m after some help please. A 76 year old man has recently died in Solihull and despite making enquiries we’ve not been able to find any relatives or friends. No arrangements have yet been made for his funeral.
From searching his home we believe he served a full career in the RAF in an engineering role, and appeared to be very proud of his service. We know little more than that.
Under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 the Council is now responsible for organising his funeral, what is sometimes known as a paupers funeral.
We’ve contacted a number of organisations for help, including SPVA and RAFA. They’ve been less than helpful. It would be very sad if he is allowed to pass with a funeral that nobody attends and without any recognition of his service.
I’m aware that some associations will provide support such as standards, pallbearers, and even attendance by a serving unit, but so far we’ve had no luck.
Are any of you able to offer any advice or contacts?
Many thanks,
James
By: TonyT - 19th February 2014 at 10:17
Just posted in a new thread on pprune
Could I please ask all who live in & around the midlands and who are able to attend, to go along to Robin Hood Crematorium, Shirley, Solihull for 15:30hrs on Friday 28th February to ensure that RAF Veteran Barry Neal (engineer) does not make his final journey alone. Unfortunately not a lot is known about him, except he was 76 years old and served quite a few years in the RAF in an engineering capacity. (information from FaceBook)
🙁 I’ll be stuck at work 🙁
By: Wokka Bob - 15th February 2014 at 21:28
It appears that more info will be posted on Tuesday 18th. PPRuNE (link in OP) and ARRSE are keeping a close eye on developments.
By: TonyT - 14th February 2014 at 16:45
I keep watching the threads but nothing so far..
By: John Green - 14th February 2014 at 13:38
Tony,
If you get a date for the funeral that doesn’t clash with anything else would you please let us know, my wife and I will drive up and we’ll have two spare seats.
By: trumper - 14th February 2014 at 07:49
May he rest in peace.
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February 13, 2014 at 11:12 pm