Exeter's crematorium is holding an open day where visitors will be able to find the final resting place of loved one.
The event on Saturday, September 6 will also include the annual remembrance service.
This year's open day will comprise of informative tours of the crematory, tours of the site's significant trees and be a chance for the public to learn more about the history of the site, which includes an informative talk by the Devon Family History Society.
Staff will be on hand to search cremation records, show locations of final resting places and turn pages of the Books of Remembrance.
Staff from the RD&E Mortuary will also be in attendance to give an overview of their services and answer any questions people may have.
Visitors will be able to take part in memorial planting, see a willow coffin in the making and attend a small service (together with Bugler) held by the Royal British Legion.
The Annual Remembrance Service in memory of loved ones will round the day off at 3pm, with the inclusion of the Ashburton Singers, classical singer Susan Hearn and the release of doves.
People cane contact the Crematorium on 01392 496333 for a full timetable of events and to provide names of loved ones to be read out during the remembrance service.
Admission to the event, which runs from 10.40am to 4pm is free and light refreshments will be available for a small donation in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
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