Episode 3 of 3
Final Cremation
- When
- 14 March 1884
- Where
- hillside overlooking Llantrisant
Price carried out the cremation of his son on 14 March 1884, setting a legal precedent for cremation in the UK.
After his acquittal, Price was finally able to give his son a cremation involving his own personal Druidic prayers on 14 March 1884. This event set a legal precedent for cremation in the United Kingdom.
Sources
- William Price (physician) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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