A graveside service by Thornalley Funeral Services
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It is a subject that makes many of us feel uneasy - but passing away is something that we will eventually all share.
Although a sad fact that death comes to us all, it does mean planning a funeral becomes a significant milestone.
Whether driven by a need to care for a deceased loved one or the surviving family, the bereaved will no doubt want to perfect a lasting legacy.
A funeral
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This could mean planning a fitting tribute or creating closure for friends and family members, or it could mean something entirely different.
It has to do with the Duke s passion for environmentalism Apr 13, 2021
Following the sad news that Prince Philip has died at the age of 99, we know that the Duke s funeral will take place this Saturday (17th April) at 3pm and will be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. In the original funeral plans, around 800 mourners would have been invited, but due to pandemic restrictions, now only 30 guests will be allowed to attend the service.
It s yet to be confirmed exactly which royals will attend, although it s known that Prince Harry will be there, while his wife Meghan Markle is unable to fly from the US to the UK due to being heavily pregnant.
Prince Philip s car for his funeral
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Subscriber only Prince Philip s funeral will not go on without some personal touches he has put on it. Buckingham Palace has said it still very much reflect the personal wishes of the Duke . Philip s coffin will be carried on a Land Rover he helped design. The modified Land Rover Defender 130 Gun Bus he helped design is expected to be a hybrid. Philip drove a Land Rover for most of his life but was forced to give up his licence after crashing into a car in Norfolk while driving two years ago.
A hybrid car and wool coffin: Prince Philip’s eco-friendly funeral
Prince Philip has been remembered for his outstanding passion for the environment, having advocated for ending pollution and being part of a number of conservation drives throughout the years
According to
The Sun, the prince will lie in a $1,200 wool coffin carried by an electric Land Rover.
The Duke of Edinburg died at the age of 99 on Friday, 9 April 2021, just a month after he had returned from a London hospital.
The Palace has already confirmed that the prince’s send-off, set for Saturday, 17 April, will pay tribute to his passion for the promotion of ecologically sustainable living. The funeral will be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Buckingham Palace has said it still very much reflect the personal wishes of the Duke . Philip s coffin will be carried on a Land Rover he helped design. The modified Land Rover Defender 130 Gun Bus he helped design is expected to be a hybrid. Philip drove a Land Rover for most of his life but was forced to give up his licence after crashing into a car in Norfolk while driving two years ago. The Sun reports palace officials have looked at using the $1600 casket for the Duke who was among the first to highlight climate change in the 1950s. The chosen undertakers - Leverton and Sons - were founding members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors, and used Britain s first all-electric hearse.