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Death festival intrigues the living
‘Work at Disney World’, ‘write an amazing song’, ‘make 1000 people smile’, ‘win the Tour de France’, ‘scuba dive on a coral reef’, ‘bake the perfect soufflé’ – these were just a few of the hundreds of contributions to a giant chalkboard headed ‘Before I die I want to...’ that was installed at the Southbank Centre’s recent Death: Festival for the living.
Bishop officially opens crematorium
The new Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery has been officially opened by the Bishop of Worcester and Cllr Stephen Clee, chairman of Wyre Forest District Council.
The bishop – the Right Reverend Dr John Inge – performed a service of dedication, assisted by other local clergy and celebrants. White doves soared into air in a ceremony representing the ‘letting go’ of the deceased’.
The bishop – the Right Reverend Dr John Inge – performed a service of dedication, assisted by other local clergy and celebrants. White doves soared into air in a ceremony representing the ‘letting go’ of the deceased’.
Business
TV filming at Winchester funeral home
Time Team film at Winchester funeral directors
When presenter Tony Robinson and archaeological expert Francis Pryor and the rest of Channel 4’s Time Team programme needed a funeral home as a location to film sections of a ‘burial special’, they turned to the historic premises of Richard Steel & Partners in Chesil Street, Winchester.
When presenter Tony Robinson and archaeological expert Francis Pryor and the rest of Channel 4’s Time Team programme needed a funeral home as a location to film sections of a ‘burial special’, they turned to the historic premises of Richard Steel & Partners in Chesil Street, Winchester.
People
Members of the funeral profession outline their own plans for their final journey:
Jason Price is owner of Price & Co independent family funeral directors in Lincoln. His wishes include a picture coffin featuring him doing 'thumbs up', a non-religious service and lots of personal music choices.
Jason Price is owner of Price & Co independent family funeral directors in Lincoln. His wishes include a picture coffin featuring him doing 'thumbs up', a non-religious service and lots of personal music choices.
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