SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased. The unusual ‘cremorials’ are tributes to lost loved ones created using cremated ashes. These macabre keepsakes are being offered as an alternative to more traditional forms of remembering the dead. Swedish funeral company Miraj have been offering the service for eight years and produce diamonds from ashes in a variety of colours and shapes for a price between £2,360 and £15,750.
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .