The Henson Journals

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Monday, March 2nd, 1908.

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On my motion the Chapter adopted the following resolution, & entered it on the Chapter Book:–

'In view of the very limited space now available for interments within the Abbey Church, & of the close proximity of dwelling houses in the Cloisters, and having in mind the importance of continuing the time–honoured practice of honouring the most eminent citizens by burial in Westminster Abbey, the Dean and Chapter agree that the time has now arrived when it is most desirable to secure, if possible, the cremation of bodies before their interment in the Abbey Church or Cloisters.'

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