Sevenoaks Talk: The History and Mystery of Funerals with Susan Flipping

The History and Mystery of Funerals with Susan Flipping: Doors open 10.45am, meeting begins 11am

Death, and the funeral rites which follow it, have always reflected the culture of the time; and what we consider ‘normal’ comes from thousands of years of changing beliefs and traditions.

Our ancestors had practices that seem strange – even bizarre – to 21st century minds yet we can often see how they leave their mark even now.

The talk looks at funeral and death rites over the last thousand years and across the world, considering how they reflect the way our ancestors lived in successive generations.

About The Speaker

Susan is an independent wedding, naming and funeral celebrant but has been fortunate to have had many other amazing jobs including radio journalist, published author, lecturer and events organiser.  She has spent much of her working life in front of an audience of one kind or another, sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge.

There is an adjacent, large public car park (50p for 2 hours, £1 for 3 hours) but it can be busy at times.

No booking, just turn up.

The Society is a registered charity and membership fees and donations are an important part of our income. The Talk is free to members but guests and visitors are asked to make a donation towards hall hire and speaker's fee. There will be a donations box at the venue.