Families denied access to Roselawn Crematorium on day of Bobby Storey's funeral offered refund

By Q Radio News.

Families who were denied access to Roselawn Crematorium on the same day of Bobby Storey's funeral have been offered a refund of fees by Belfast City Council.

There were eight families did not get the same access as the relatives of the veteran Republican. They were allowed to gather outside while he was cremated on 30 June.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Belfast City Council said, “Council has apologised unreservedly to eight families who were not afforded the option to have up to 30 people at an outdoor committal service following the cremation of their loved one on Tuesday 30 June.

“We have also been in touch with all the families individually to apologise to them for the hurt and distress caused, and to offer to support them in whatever way we can.

“We have offered to help facilitate a memorial service for their loved ones at a future date, should they wish; and also advised that the cremation fee can be refunded.

“We recognise that this is an extremely sensitive and difficult time for any family who is grieving, and we are deeply sorry for how this error will have affected these eight families.”