"He said there would also be private chapels of rest for families to spend time with their loved ones' remains adding: "The cortege will then head down a very dignified avenue of limes to the nearest gate, which is being refurbished and being called the Britannia gate. It is dignified, respectful and solemn."
Oxfordshire County Council was also building a memorial garden, with car parking, so those who wished to show their respect could do so "in a dignified and proper place", he said."
Respectful, honourable, well planned and with the interests of the families of the deceased to the fore. Good reasons. So why are so many people peeved by the plans? Because we hate change - the Repatriation process has worked well through RAF Lyneham and Royal Wooten Basset, but now there is change and it seems some people just can't cope with change.
Well, IMHO - get a grip. If you want to pay your respects, then get down there and line the (slightly less convenient) route, otherwise please stop whinging for the sake of whinging (it seems!)
Respect is respect whether standing in a town or at the side of the road.