I AM the proprietor of Oak Tree Funeral Services and have two businesses based at Eardisley and Leominster.

Our approach to the crematorium often takes us along Kings Acre Road where employees of Eiran Civil Engineers are replacing underground pipework.

I would personally like to thank workmen for the special respect they show each time the hearse approaches these road works.

Momentarily they stop, remove their yellow protective headgear and stand motionless for a few seconds until the hearse and family cortege have passed by.

This very dignified gesture means so much to grieving families and I wish to thank this particular workforce and all other bystanders who are similarly so respectful.

BILL ROWLATT, Funeral Director, Oak Tree Funeral Services, Eardisley.