Town's second 'Letters to Heaven' post box installed at country park
Families in Melton Mowbray now have a second post box to leave messages to loved ones who have passed away.
The first ‘Letters to Heaven’ post-box was installed by Melton Borough Council at the Thorpe Road cemetery in the town three years ago.
And now a second has been set up by the authority in Melton Country Park – it is located near the wildflower meadow at the Doctors Lane entrance to the park.
Ward councillor, Margaret Glancy, was present at an unveiling ceremony.
Anyone wishing to write to a loved one they have lost, can post a card, letter or drawing into either of the special boxes.
They are free to use for all visitors and, as they are not serviced by the Royal Mail, no address or stamp is needed.
All letters and cards remain private and are stored securely after collection.
They will then be imprinted with wildflower seeds and incorporated into the council’s dedicated wildflower area as a lasting memorial.