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Grief is different for everyone.

Many people going through mourning wish they could have another word with their loved ones.

That was certainly the case for 10-year-old Matilda Handy.

Postbox to Heaven

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The first postbox to heaven was installed at the Gedling Crematorium in Matilda’s native Nottingham.

This idea had extra meaning to their family as Matilda’s grandmother worked at the post office.

The ability to reach out to loved ones in a tactile way brought comfort to many people.

Postbox to Heaven

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The idea soon spread to far-off parts of the world as well.

Losing a loved one is difficult for anyone.

The grief of not having that person around anymore is unquantifiable.

This can be especially difficult for children.

Now, the white and gold mailbox is being adopted by cemeteries across the UK.