Grave mistake: Mourners warned not to leave alcohol inside coffins over explosion fears

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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A crematorium has begged families to stop leaving mobile phones and booze in their loved ones’ coffins for fear of causing an explosion.Combustible items like battery-powered devices and alcohol can start a fire if they’re burnt, Crematorium and Memorial Group bosses in Nuneaton said.They also warned grievers to not leave hard objects in the coffin, CoventryLive reports.Bereaved families have been known to put golf and bowling balls in with their late close ones before they’re turned into ashes.But they can be propelled and ping through the room when they reach high temperatures, which can damage equipment and cause serious injury.Even plastics such as fishing rods and sporting equipment.