THE definition of dignity is “true worth/excellence/high estate”. This was certainly not experienced by the Woodcock family on the loss of a family member (The Press, June 22).

The company trading under the name of Rymers has lost theirs. Is it any wonder the Government is re-assessing exam results when a simple addition of approx 300 attendees at a funeral each donating at least £5 per person equals £1,500 and as stated in The Press there were larger donations?

What is the procedure for handling cash donations at funerals? I have already made my decision that a family member will stand at the door of my funeral and collect the donations personally so there will be no “incorrect procedures” by any funeral services.

Olga Shepherdson, Ancroft Close, York.