28th July 1971 - 6th April 2024
Justin meant so much to so many different people. It's been seen in the outpouring of memories on Facebook pages and in messages amongst his friends and loved ones.
This tribute page is intended to collate all those items in one place as a living memorial and permanent reminder of Justin for his loved ones to visit and celebrate his life.
Please participate in whatever way feels right for you.
Hoping to come to the funeral and/or memorial? Please let us know here:
https://forms.office.com/r/yJLx63Z35F
Have a special song or two that reminds you of Justin? Please let us know here so we can play at the evening event:
https://forms.office.com/r/yJLx63Z35F
Need help getting to Margate because of the train strikes or to get to Crematorium? Post here and hopefully someone will be near enough to you to offer a lift…
https://bit.ly/JShortenLift
Donations
Donations are being collected by a GoFund me site set up to cover funeral costs. We have now raised enough to cover those costs and any additional money will go to the following charities in memory of Justin:
* Mind
* With You - a local charity offering free CBT and talking therapies
* Clean In Cliftonville
A celebration of Justin Shorten's life
Funeral service is at Thanet Crematorium on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 3:15 pm.
Funeral route
The hearse will leave Co-op Funeralcare at 220-228 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2RP.
It will then proceed past the Lido chimney and along Margate seafront before heading to the crematorium.
Finding Thanet Crematorium
Public Transport
Take a train to Margate Station, then it is approximately a 25 minute walk from the station, or alternatively take a bus (nos. 8, 8A, 32, 32A, 34, 34A or 36) which will take you as far as the Victoria Road and College Road junction; it’s approximately a ten minute walk (up hill) from there along College Road, straight across the traffic lights and then left into Manston Road.
By Car
Sat Nav Post Code – CT9 4LY, Manston Road
Follow the sign post from the A28, along George V Avenue (B 2052), then right onto Hartsdown Road. Then turn right onto Manston Road and take the first turning left to the Crematorium.
Car shares may be available from your local area. Please check back as a Facebook group will be set up.
Dress code
As Kurt Cobain would sing, 'Come As You Are'. Justin loved to wear black and would not resent you doing the same, but if he had his way, he'd go to every funeral looking like a rock star, so he'd be quite happy for you to do the same.
Despite being a funeral, we will do our best to inject a little of a gig atmosphere into the proceedings and therefore you might want to dress accordingly, perhaps wearing your favourite band t-shirt (if you own one). Otherwise, just whatever you feel comfortable in. Justin didn't conform to convention, and he wouldn't want you to either.
Timings
Although the funeral starts at 3.15pm, the timings at Thanet Crematorium are very strict. Please get there early (if not following the hearse), as we will all need to get into the chapel on time to allow us to spend the time focussing on celebrating Justin.
Flowers
Only flowers from immediate family please. There is information below about providing donations.
Livestream
If you cannot make the funeral, the event is being livestreamed. The information is available below:
https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
Log-in: 805-7339
Webcast Viewing Instructions are available here:
clientportal.wesleymedia.co.uk/email-template/webcast_viewing_instructions.pdf
Important
During the committal, all attendees will encouraged to join in to sing along with Don't Look Back Into The Sun by The Libertines. The lyrics will be in the Order of Service but you can familiarise yourself with the song here:
https://youtu.be/gjaQvEzUdqM?si=rrDypyysDWK9ZTV9
Service
7th May 2024 at 3:15 pm"JustFest" - an evening of live music and memories to celebrate Justin
7th May 2024 at 4:20 pmThere will be a donations box in the service for cash donations. However, there is a gofundme donation page that has now covered the funeral costs that it was originally intended for and all remaining donations will be shared between the 3 charities mentioned on the Home Page. Please make your online donation here: https://bit.ly/JShorten
Contribute
Help grow Justin's Tribute by adding messages or memories you'd like to share.
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