Sir Thomas Roddick died on February 20, 1923, and was buried at Mount Royal Cemetery on February 22. However upon reading his Will on February 26, six days after his death and four days after his burial, the executors of his Will realized his final wishes had been to be cremated and demanded Sir Thomas be exhumed and cremated according to his wishes.
Sir Thomas Roddick died on February 20, 1923, was laid to rest at Mount Royal Cemetery on February 22. However upon reviewing his Will six days after his death and four days after the burial, it became clear that Sir Thomas had specified cremation as his final desire, prompting the executors to request exhumation for this purpose.