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Back to topThe Evolution of the British Funeral Industry in the 20th Century: From Undertaker to Funeral Director (Hardcover)
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Description
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'.
About the Author
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