The GFG Blog
2012Sep
Did you?
Charles
Sep
13
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Did you like it? I’d be inclined to give it 10 out of 10. Last night’s BBC2 programme Dead Good Job is well worth watching. If you missed it, it covers: a Muslim funeral company’s attempts to bury the dead as quickly as possible in accordance with Islamic tradition, a
Crookback dug up?
Charles
Sep
13
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Posted by Richard Rawlinson A skeleton, a skeleton, my kingdom for a skeleton! Might we soon discover if Richard III is the hunchbacked tyrant with a withered arm depicted in Shakespeare or if his physical disability was merely Tudor propaganda? The king was buried in the church of a Franciscan friary in
Who Killed Cock Robin?
Charles
Sep
11
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Posted by Vale THE DEATH AND BURIAL OF POOR COCK ROBIN Who killed Cock Robin? “I,” said the sparrow, “With my little bow and arrow, I killed Cock Robin,” Who saw him die? “I,” said the fly, “With my little eye, I saw him die.” Who caught his blood? “I,”
Animal wakes and funerals
Charles
Sep
11
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Posted by Vale When Dorothy the chimp died at the sanctuary in the Cameroons, other members of her troop looked on as she was buried, comforting each other with touches and caresses. Animals don’t just grieve; new studies suggest that they might mark a passing too. Mark Bekoff of Colorado
Grief in animals
Charles
Sep
11
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Posted by Vale The photo shows a swallow grieving for its mate who had been killed in collision with a car. In a series of shots (see them here) we see him first try to feed his mate and then, when he realises that she is dead, seems to cry
Good Funeral Awards opening address
Charles
Sep
10
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The Good Funeral Awards opening ceremony comprised a cavalcade of alternative hearses, a flower arranging contest, a dove release and a performance by the green fuse choir. It culminated in this address by funeral celebrant Belinda Forbes. You had to be there, of course, to get the full 120% because
Good Funeral Award 2012 winners
Charles
Sep
09
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Posted by Charles Good Funeral Award 2012 Winners Most Promising New Funeral Director Bryan and Catherine Powell Poppy Mardall Embalmer of the Year Mark Elliott Julie-Anne Lowe The Eternal Slumber Award for Coffin Supplier of the Year Greenfield Creations Crazy Coffins Ecoffins Most Significant Contribution to the Understanding of
Thoughts of a funeral-goer
Charles
Sep
07
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Posted by Lyra Mollington I was fascinated to read about the Good Funeral Guide Awards ceremony. What a wonderful idea! To all the finalists: well done and my very best wishes. And if you win one of the awards, try not to look too elated or smug: just a serene acceptance
Something for the weekend
Charles
Sep
07
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Posted by Vale I was at a service a little while ago that included this lovely tribute from a wife to a husband: To My Dear Loving Husband – Anne Bradstreet If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were lov’d by wife, then thee. If ever