DEATH, ghosts and graves featured heavily in Wuthering Heights, the dramatic novel penned by Emily Bronte in Haworth in the 1800s. But little did the famous writer know that, two centuries on, the village in which she crafted her dark Gothic novel would become a favoured resting spot for the ashes of the deceased, if there were no restrictions. When it comes to final wishes, being buried in a cemetery or having one’s ashes spread in a private garden is often the standard procedure.
However, this is not always possible due to full cemeteries and legal restrictions on where ashes can be spread. But when 3,000 Brits were asked hypothetically where they might like their ashes to be spread, two West Yorkshire locations featured highly, with Haworth at number 38. The Bronte Parsonage in Haworth Known as the home of the Brontë sisters, Haworth offers a rich literary history and is surrounded by stunning moorland scenery.
It’s perfect for those who love literature and the wild beauty of the Yorkshire moors. Staff at the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth were fascinated to hear of the research. Rebecca Yorke, director of the museum, said: “The evocative landscapes across the Brontë moors and the closeness you feel to nature here has been described by many of our visitors as being almost spiritual.
“The Brontë sisters themselves wrote about loss and grief, making Haworth – their home – a poignant location to reflect upon life and death.” The inspiring architecture .