Comments on: A real funeral

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:47:38 +0000

Som terrific responses there to the one film, thankyou. It does explain why it keeps getting so many views.
Of cours it was the one film I wish I was never involved in, As David was one of my best friends ever. But I was glad I could help the family in some small way by producing this with one of my regular top young cameramen Michael Kew. It has also lead me to being asked to produce a tv commercial for another funeral company. Which poses a pretty serious question. How can you advertise for something like this? Small funeral homes are being whipped out by big corporations buying up the homes, land. clients, morticians. How can a small outfit differentiate themselves with a small spend etc..
I invite you to take a look at this. My contact details are tacked on the end but this is unlisted youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAYPR8AJ8a0

By: Laurel Catts

Laurel Catts — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:02:53 +0000

Thank you Antler. I really appreciate your comments and the email that Charles sent me personally. Thank you. Regards, Laurel Catts

By: The Good Funeral Guide – No going back

The Good Funeral Guide – No going back — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:23:08 +0000

[...] like this are echoed by a recently widowed blogger in Wales: “I found myself standing on stage introducing the Master of Ceremonies for the event – who [...]

By: Antler

Antler — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:05:17 +0000

Thank you so much for answering this question. I was very moved by David’s funeral and following such a tragic and untimely death, I am glad that his send off was heartfelt, real and so full of friends and family.
Having been ‘around’ funerals for 20 years, I have seen many funerals that were just the opposite – adding and compounding the tragedy of the situation.
I wish you and all David’s family and friends joy in the memory of him.
Regards
Antler

By: Laurel Catts

Laurel Catts — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:26:59 +0000

I note that Antler and Sonya are curious as to where and when David Catts was buried. I am David’s mother. David was buried at Macquarie Cemetery the following morning and his family and friends were all there to say our final goodbye. I don’t think I know you Charles but I too say thank you for posting David’s funeral.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:16:08 +0000

Thanks for posting this Charles it is a great inspiration for those who have not been to many funerals and dare to say the non-sugar coated stuff.
Hope you have a great vacation and smooth house moving.
Antler, I wonder this too.

By: Antler

Antler — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:35:27 +0000

Lovely funeral…wonder where he was buried, and when – in relation to the end of the service – and who was there to witness the event????

By: gloriamundi

gloriamundi — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:14:41 +0000

As for the vid – I wish I’d had such a headmaster, I’ll hope to have such a truthful funeral.

Truly educational. Thanks Charles, well spotted.

By: gloriamundi

gloriamundi — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:41:14 +0000

Have spiffing hols, Charles, and all the best for the new home.

By: louise

louise — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:54:26 +0000

really well shot, great funeral, cheers for posting, and we’ll miss you while you are on holiday xxx