Hundreds of well-wishers bid farewell to Eddie Large at his funeral (Credits: PA) Eddie Large’s family, friends and fans bid farewell to the comedian at his funeral in Bristol on Friday. The late comedy legend – who was already battling heart failure – died on April 2 at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus. … Read more
SYD Little was comforted this afternoon as he said an emotional goodbye to his pal and comedy partner Eddie Large. Mourners lined the streets today to pay tribute to the comedian before his funeral today – after he died from coronavirus earlier this month. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & … Read more
Comedian Eddie Large died on 2 April, aged 78 (Picture: Rex) Eddie Large’s funeral will be taking place today (24 April), three weeks after his death. The Little and Large comedian passed away on 2 April, aged 78, after contracting coronavirus in hospital. He will be laid to rest at South Bristol Crematorium, with 10 … Read more
Coronavirus lockdown rules for funerals are expected to prompt a rise in direct cremations, which take place without a service. No frills cremations cost around £1,600 on average, and ashes are returned to a family afterwards, allowing them to organise their own personal memorial for a loved one at a time of their choosing. The … Read more
Tens of thousands defy Bangladesh lockdown to attend Islamic preacher’s funeral while children queue for free food in a Mumbai slum as coronavirus sweeps through subcontinent Estimated 100,000 people attended funeral of Jubayer Ahmad Ansari, 55, today People were pictured standing side by side in crowds in Sarail, east Bangladesh Country’s outbreak has begun to … Read more
Two men are arrested and 17-year-old is injured in a motorbike collision after 150 people flouted coronavirus social distancing rules to attend a funeral Motorcyclists attended the funeral at a crematorium in Sittingbourne, Kent Boy, 17, was airlifted to a London hospital with ‘serious’ injuries after collision Government guidelines state only ‘immediate family’ should attend … Read more
Heavy-handed councils have been slammed for banning all mourners from services. The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has hit out at local authorities in locations including Belfast, Leeds and Bradford that have stopped bereaved families from attending funerals. Instead several councils are now offering ‘direct cremations’, in which there is no ceremony and mourners … Read more
World’s first drive-in funeral theater in San Antonio allows mourners to watch the service and grieve from their cars amid coronavirus lockdown Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries became the first in the world to announce plans to open a drive-in theater earlier this month One of the first of the unique services was held … Read more
A council has been slammed for banning all mourners at funeral services despite government guidelines stating they should be allowed to attend. City of York council has told grieving families they must wait outside the crematorium, while the ‘unattended cremation’ takes place with only a faith officiant allowed inside, before collecting their loved one’s ashes. … Read more
‘My uncle, 91, pays £492 a year to long dead funeral firm’: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates By Tony Hetherington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 22:02 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 23:24 BST, 11 April 2020 Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors … Read more