The man’s ashes were scattered at an idyllic spot in south-west Turkey – a country where cremation is not allowed and strict regulations are in place about scattering them
Brit tourists sparked a health alert in a holiday hotspot after wading into the sea to scatter the ashes of a relative.
Health officials in Marmaris, in south-west Turkey, launched an investigation into water samples after locals became concerned over ashes being scattered at the Uzunyali beach. The beach was a favoured spot of a Brit man who died at sea.
A photo of the memorial showed a group of some 15 people wading into the water. People were seen gathering in the water as one onlooker appeared to record the scattering of the ash.
Water tests were arranged by local authorities following the backlash from locals. The regional District Health Directorate said swimmers were warned that spreading the ashes near the…
