Ilkeston: Boy, 10, launches his own grave-cleaning business

Their idea has had a warm response on social media.

“People have just been so lovely and so supportive,” Michelle said.

“It really has warmed all of our hearts all through the family. It has been really nice.”

Ben has decided that 10% of everything he makes will be donated to the charity Stevie Stones.

“We just thought it fits so perfectly because they supply headstones to those families who can’t afford a memorial to their children,” she said.

“He’s told me to get on with it [getting the business up-and-running].

“He has said ‘make my website Mum, come on let’s get it done’.”