The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry in the 20th Century
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The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry in the 20th Century by Brian Parsons
This book examines the shifts that have taken place in the funeral industry since 1900, focusing on the figure of the undertaker and exploring how organizational change and attempts to gain recognition as a professional service provider saw the role morph into that of 'funeral director'.
This new history of the British funeral and of the funeral profession from this distinguished social historian is particularly timely as well as welcome… Brian Parsons is not just an historian of the funeral industry, he has had hands-on experience of every aspect of the profession since his formative yearsHe thus has an insider’s perspective on the business… This is indeed a very fine history. It is a great achievement of scholarship lightly worn and generously shared. -- Philip Smyth * Dignity Express *
Julian Litten's The English Way of Death: The Common Funeral since 1450 remains the standard authority on the evolution of British funerals, but concludes towards the end of the 19th century. Parsons picks up the story since then, covering death, the funeral, and the funeral director during the 20th century; from front parlor to funeral parlor: the development of the chapel of rest and funeral home; caretakers of the dead; furnishing the funeral; transport to Paradise; organizational change; funerals and finance; and the newest profession. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *
Julian Litten's The English Way of Death: The Common Funeral since 1450 remains the standard authority on the evolution of British funerals, but concludes towards the end of the 19th century. Parsons picks up the story since then, covering death, the funeral, and the funeral director during the 20th century; from front parlor to funeral parlor: the development of the chapel of rest and funeral home; caretakers of the dead; furnishing the funeral; transport to Paradise; organizational change; funerals and finance; and the newest profession. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *
Brian Parsons has worked in the funeral industry in London since 1982, currently as a training consultant and researcher. He was formerly Visiting Lecturer at the University of Bath, UK and Editor of the Funeral Service Journal. He is the author of The London Way of Death, Committed to the Cleansing Flame: The Development of Cremation in Nineteenth Century England, London Cemeteries: An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer (with Hugh Meller) and The Undertaker at Work: 1900-1950. www.brianparsons.org.uk
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| ISBN 13 | 9781787436305 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787436306 |
| Title | The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry in the 20th Century |
| Author | Brian Parsons |
| Series | Emerald Studies In Death And Culture |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited |
| Year published | 2018-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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