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Verdis FuneralThe funeral of Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer, at Milano
Wellingtons FuneralThe Civic Authorities in the Duke of Wellingtons funeral procession passing down Fleet Street, London & the offices of Punch. The road is flanked by armed soldiers
Advert for Hearts of Oak Benefit Society, Euston Rd, LondonMulti-imaged ships and houses postcard carrying details of cover for funerals and sickness. It claims that it is the Largest Friendly Society in Existence'. The Secretary is given as Chas. W
Mourning card, 1913The interior of a black-edged mourning card in Victorian style, marking the death of James McNeill of Greenock, Scotland, who died on 14th July 1913, aged 58 years. Date: July 1913
Late Rev. Dr Adler, Chief RabbiThe Rev. Dr Nathan Adler, Chief Rabbi of the English Jewish Congregations; his funeral service in the chapel, Willesden; a scene at the grave; and a special service in memory at the Great Synagogue
Lying in state of Wiliam Pitt the Elder, 1778William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham, lying in state in Westminster Abbey. Drawn on the spot, 8th June 1778. Date: 1778
Funeral of Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, St Paul'sThe funeral of Field-Marshal Lord Roberts on 19th November 1914, the scene inside St Paul's Cathedral. Earl Roberts died of pnemonia in France while visiting Indian troops fighting in the First
Funeral of General William BoothThe funeral procession of General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, which took place on 29th August 1912 after Booth's death on 20th August and a lying-in-state at the Congress Hall
Funerary monuments in display window of undertaker shop in the late 1930s showing monuments for private mortuary chapels and for inexpensive funerals. Date: 1930s
FUNERAL OF PARNELLThe funeral of Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish statesman and nationalist: the procession going past the old parliament house in Dublin, Ireland 11th October 1891
ARCHBISHOP IN STATEThe archbishop of Paris lies in state in the chapelle ardente of the archbishopric, dressed in his robes. Date: 1863
Coffin of Duke of Albany 1884The room in the Villa Nevada, Cannes, containing the coffin of Prince Leopold, The Duke of Albany, son of Queen Victoria. He died of haemophilia Date: 1884
BURIAL PLACE, BEIRUTA burial place at Beirut, Lebonon. Date: 1823
ICELANDIC FUNERALAn Icelandic funeral, drawn by the indigenous ponies. Date: 1911
SODERBLOM'S FUNERALThe funeral of NATHAN SODERBLOM, (1866 - 1931), Archbishop of Sweden, at Upsala Cathedral. Date: July 1931
PRINCE EUGEN LIES STATEThe body of Prinz Eugen of Savoy, general who shared the honours of the Spanish Succession War with duke of Marlborough, lies in state surrounded by tokens. Date: 1736
DUKE RUTLAND LIES STATEThe body of Charles Manners, fourth duke of Rutland, lord- lieutenant of Ireland, lies in state in the House of Lords, London. Date: 1787
VALENTINO FUNERALPolice hold back the crowd who fill the streets when screen actor Valentino is buried at Los Angeles
WELLINGTON FUNERALThe funeral procession of the duke of Wellington starts at his house at Hyde Park Corner, and passes through the streets of London amid the fervent acclamations of the populace. Date: 1852
ROMANY FUNERAL PYREA Romany gipsy funeral pyre, where the caravan of the deceased gipsy elder is burned. Here, accompanied by a policeman, relatives are paying their last respects. Date: 1930s
LONDON CREMATORIUMGolder's Green Crematorium, north London, England. Date: 1985
WELLINGTON COFFINThe coffin of the Duke of Wellington. Date: 1852
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WELLINGTON'S FUNERALThe Horse Guards, who will be marshalling the procession. Top hats tied with black crepe are worn. A tent housing the coffin & funeral car & plumed horses can be seen. 18 November 1852
GAMBETTA'S FUNERALLEON MICHEL GAMBETTA (1838 - 1882) Funeral procession of the French lawyer & statesman leaving the Chamber of Deputies
BRAMWELL BOOTH'S FUNERALThe funeral of Bramwell Booth (1856 - 1929), son of General William Booth, who founded the Salvation Army. Bramwell Booth was chief of staff from 1880 and General from 1912 - 1929. Date: 1929
LINCOLN'S FUNERAL 1865One of the many funeral services conducted for the late U.S. President Abraham Lincoln during a 12 day journey across America. Date: 1865
MARC BOLAN'S FUNERALA floral wreath in the form of a white swan in memory of Glam Rock legend Marc Bolan at his funeral in Golders Green, London. (One of T-Rex's hits was Ride a White Swan'). Date: September 1977
MARSHAL FOCH'S FUNERALMarshal Ferdinand Foch's funeral at the Invalides, Paris, France, beside the tomb of Napoleon. Our picture shows the coffin being placed on the carriage at Notre Dame. Date: March 1929
VICTORIAN MOURNING CARDVictorian mourning card in black, gold and silver to the memory of Sarah B Simpson who died on 4 February 1896, aged 65 years Date: 1896
FUNERAL CARD: WELLINGTONAn invitation to the state funeral of Field Marshall The Duke of Wellington at St Paul's Cathedral, in the name of Major Saunders of the 19th Regiment Date: 1852
AFTER CHARITY BURIALAfter a burial at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Paris - the old ladies wonder if it will be their turn next... Date: 1860
Sophia Matilda Funeral 1844The funeral procession of Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester, niece of George III, leaves the Ranger's House, Blackheath, making its way through Greenwich Park. December 1844
Princess Sophia Funeral 1844PRINCESS SOPHIA MATILDA The lying-in-state at the Ranger's House, Blackheath, of Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester, niece of George III. December 1844
CHILD'S FUNERAL, PARISA child's funeral passes along the rue de la Roquette, Paris Date: 1860
MAORI WARRIOR IN STATENew Zealand : Upokia, a Maori warrior, lies in state after his death Date: circa 1850
FUNERAL PROCESSIONA funeral procession in Ireland. Mourners walk through the streets behind the coffin. Date: 1960s
COUNTRY FUNERAL 1869Slow through the church-way path we saw it borne... Date: 1869
Dr Syntax at the funeral of his wife. Date: 1820
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BURIAL AT SEACommitting a body to the deep on a passenger steamer Date: 1879
FUNERALS/JEHAN DE LYONJehan de Lyon, a Flemish noble, is buried at Ghent Date: circa 1380
UNDERTAKER'S MUTEThe mute (a paid mourner who accompanies the funeral) gratefully accepts some Dutch courage Date: 1840
REMAINS OF BANCROFTFor some reason, the coffin of Francis Bancroft is opened, and this is what is found... Date: 1818
FUNERAL FURNISHER'S CARDFunerals furnished with Biscuits, Cakes, Wines, Palls &c by Walker, Confectioner, of Sheffield, Yorkshire Date: circa 1840
HOGARTH INVITATIONBlank invitation to accompany a body from home to church : note that it assumes that the funeral will take place in the evening Date: circa 1830
FUNERAL INVITE 1694Invitation to accompany the Corps of Sir William Phipps, Knight : London Date: 1694
UNDERTAKER'S MENUndertakers men pack a corpse into its coffin Date: 1889