The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director
A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall, with added interviews from other locals, talking about their memories.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 156
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Hell Fire Corner in the Middle of May
In this podcast I talk about the Cornwall Rugby team, and burials on your own land.
The Reason Why
In this episode I talk about May Day in Padstow, Bishop Trelawny and Robert Stephen Hawker.
Havin’ a Lovely Yarn with me Meht John Moon
In this episode I talk to John about his memories growing up in Sladesbridge and the surrounding area.
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on me ‘ead
A look back at the past week which included getting caught in the rain several times, a charity motorbike ride and another different hearse.
The Day we Bought a Church
Amongst other things, I talk about a journey buying and converting the Wadebridge Methodist Church
From Bodmin Jail to Egloshayle
Amongst other things this week, I talk about Bodmin Jail, and the murder of a resident of Egloshayle in the 1800’s
Are ‘em in the Slate Club… or no?
In this episode I talk about the Wadebridge Slate Club.
Kilts, Celts and Ciaran
In this episode I talk about some of our Cornish tartans and St Piran.
You’ll take the High Road
In this podcast I talk about our little jant up to Scotland.
Bikes, a trike, and a Reliant Robin… Rodney.
In this episode I talk about the various hearses that are available these days.
Ashes to Ashes
In this podcast I talk about cremations, crematoria, and ashes.
Child Labour
In this podcast a talk about the jobs I had while I was at school.
Living, and Working, through a Pandemic
In this podcast I talk about some of our experiences with Covid 19.