A special post box has been placed at a cemetery in Barry as part of a scheme to write letters to loved ones.

The 'Letters to Loved Ones' scheme was launched by Barry Town Council on June 27 as a resource for those wanting to communicate with family and friends who have passed on.

The mayor of Barry, Councillor Iannucci-Williams, unveiled the project at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery, accompanied by members of the halls, cemeteries and community facilities committee and Amanda Evans, the facilities and bereavement services manager.

A significant contribution came from C.J. Balls Memorials, the stonemasons who donated the plaque to the project.

Following a public suggestion, the post box was installed by the cemetery entrance, encouraging mourners to express their feelings through letter writing—a freely available service provided by the council.

The chair of the halls, cemeteries and community facilities committee, Councillor Nic Hodges said: "In times of loss, words unspoken can weigh heavy on the heart.

"Through this initiative, let words flow freely on paper, offering solace to those who grieve with messages of love, remembrance, and healing."

Equally supportive, Cllr Iannucci-Williams said: "Being able to visit loved ones at the cemetery can provide people with a sense of peace and help you remember and stay connected to important people who have left us.

"Leaving a letter to a loved one can provide a sense of belonging and continuity, and I am so proud that we are able to offer people this comfort at our cemetery."

The letters remain unopened and this service does not require postage as it is not serviced by the Royal Mail.

The council asserts individuals to not post regular mail in this box.

For more information, contact bereavement services team leader, Thomas Thorne, or search Barry Town Council on social media.