The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director

David Bray

A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall.

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Out Polzeath with Martin Taylor

Out Polzeath with Martin Taylor

A few odds and ends from me, and then a lovely interview with Martin Taylor.

Episodes

Out Polzeath with Martin Taylor

Out Polzeath with Martin Taylor

A few odds and ends from me, and then a lovely interview with Martin Taylor.

A Cornwall in the Sky

A Cornwall in the Sky

A short, bonus, episode, in which I read my poem, A Cornwall in the Sky.

Opera, cycling, May Day, moving goalposts, and the final part of Mark Henwood.

Opera, cycling, May Day, moving goalposts, and the final part of Mark Henwood.

A look back over another interesting week plus more from Mark.

Talking about this year’s London Marathon, and, also, a little on father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease

Talking about this year’s London Marathon, and, also, a little on father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease

A recap on this year’s London Marathon, with a little on why I was raising funds this year for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Mark Henwood and Pocahontas.

Mark Henwood and Pocahontas.

The second part of my interview with Mark, and Pocahontas’ connection with Cornwall.

Havin’ a yarn with Mark Henwood

Havin’ a yarn with Mark Henwood

The usual weekly roundup and then the first part of my interview with Mark.

More from Ken and Rose Sargent

More from Ken and Rose Sargent

The second part of my interview with Ken and Rose, plus a round up of my week.

Talkin’ with Ken and Rose Sargent

Talkin’ with Ken and Rose Sargent

A slightly different start to this week’s episode, a lovely chat with Ken and Rose, and a bit from me at the end.

The second part of my interview with Gerry Chandler

The second part of my interview with Gerry Chandler

A quick roundup of my week, followed by more from Gerry and Betty.

Chattin’ with Gerry Chandler.

Chattin’ with Gerry Chandler.

In this episode I talk to Gerry Chandler, of St Merryn, and also have a quick round up of my last week.

A new vicar, a new art gallery and more from Bill Pearce

A new vicar, a new art gallery and more from Bill Pearce

The second part of my interview with Bill, and a round up of my week.

Talkin’ with Bill Pearce, plus looking back over my last week.

Talkin’ with Bill Pearce, plus looking back over my last week.

In this episode Bill talks about growing up in St Teath, his lifelong friend Pearl, his teaching career and working for Plymouth Argyle FC.

Military musings, a nasty scam and more memories from Janet Chadband.

Military musings, a nasty scam and more memories from Janet Chadband.

In this episode I talk about our recent funerals of ex military, including a D-Day veteran. Then, a warning of a scam that has appeared in the last few weeks, and, also, the second part of my interview with Janet.

Out Port Isaac with Janet Chadband.

Out Port Isaac with Janet Chadband.

A quick round up of the last week and then a lovely chat with Janet.

Nanstallon, and goin’ back to Bethel with mother.

Nanstallon, and goin’ back to Bethel with mother.

A few different topics in this episode, Port Isaac seagulls, the village of Nanstallon, and returning to Bethel.

Davidstow, a daredevil squirrel and more from Jack Andrew.

Davidstow, a daredevil squirrel and more from Jack Andrew.

A brief chat about Davidstow, also a near miss with a squirrel and more lovely memories from Jack.

Talking with Jack Andrew

Talking with Jack Andrew

In this episode I talk with my old work meht, Jack Andrew. Amongst other things, he remembers growing up in Nanpean and working for Western Ex.

Hellup in Nangert and more from Warren Jago.

Hellup in Nangert and more from Warren Jago.

In this episode I talk about alterations in Trenant Vale, a brief mention of Cock’s Corner and the final part of my interview with Warren Jago.

A Setback in Training, and more from Warren Jago.

A Setback in Training, and more from Warren Jago.

In this episode I talk about a running accident, Anneka’s Bridge, ashes on the moon and then have the second part of my interview with Warren Jago.

Talkin’ with Warren Jago

Talkin’ with Warren Jago

In this episode, I have a round up of my previous week and then have a chat with Warren Jago.