A POST box facility which helps to provide comfort to grieving families has been restored after being damaged in an incident.

Wadebridge Town Council was forced to remove its white ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box from Egloshayle Cemetery in July after it was damaged.

It was believed that the structure was struck by a vehicle, rendering it dangerous to remain in place and therefore necessitating its removal by the town council’s parks team.

A "Letters to Heaven" type post box is a memorial post box located in a cemetery or crematorium garden where people can send letters, cards, and messages to deceased loved ones.

The initiative provides a comforting outlet for grief, allowing visitors to express feelings, share updates, and remember those who have passed.

In the instance of the Wadebridge ‘Letters to Heaven’ facility, none of the envelopes containing letters are opened with all of the letters being composted and used at the cemetery.

However after being repaired, the post box is back.

A spokesperson for Wadebridge Town Council said: “We are pleased to advise that the white ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box is now back in place at Egloshayle Cemetery.

“The post box was temporarily removed after it was damaged earlier this summer. The fixing plate has now been repaired, and a new sign has been made, so it is ready to receive your letters once again.

“We are hoping the post box can remain in this location although we may need to reconsider this if it is damaged again in the future.

“The parks team will also be planting around the post box this autumn, adding some seasonal colour and helping to brighten up the area.

“Thank you for your patience while the repairs were carried out and we hope the post box continues to provide a special place to leave messages for loved ones.”