RIP Prince Philip

[Parsley Sage]

Who were the singers?

I haven't seen anywhere they were mentioned by name.

The 6 men walking behind the Royal family in the procession were Prince Philip's Private Secretary, Protection Officer, 2 pages and 2 valets.

 

[SHARPIE]

I had to work this afternoon so only watching now .

We had a minutes silence in the supermarket I work at on the weekend. It was beautifully observed. (For a change, I’m often at people during these in there).

Beautiful and moving service. Glad he didn’t have an eulogy, they’d still be reading it out now! My eyes started leaking at “I vow to thee my country”.
I know there has been a lot of overkill here in the UK on the TV about it, but wow what a long and interesting life well lived, which is essentially what we all want.

God Save The Queen.

 

[Vagabond]

Poet laureate Simon Armitage publishes elegy for Prince Philip

The Patriarchs – An Elegy deliberately avoids the sycophancy Philip hated, the poet says, and is instead ‘in service of all people like him’

www.theguardian.com

The poem is at the end of the linked article.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

Who were the singers?

The Telegraph has details on the performers and music.

The quartet of singers – Tom Liliburn, Nick Madden and Simon Whiteley (who are lay clerks of St George's Chapel choir) and Miriam Allan (a soprano) – all live in nearby Horseshoe Cloister, forming part of what was an intimate and community-focused affair.

Incredible acoustics in the chapel - hard to believe that only 4 voices could fill the space so completely.

 

[hanca]

In Judaism, people are supposed to be buried quickly, so I'm used to same day/next day funerals.

how do people manage to get time off to attend, without any proper notice? And if it is on the same day, how do they manage to attend the funeral if the relative lives in a different city?

 

[puglover]

I twice stood alone in my livingroom in my pajamas as they played "God Save The Queen". It was a touching reminder of my school days when it was played along with "Oh Canada".

 

[Japanfan]

how do people manage to get time off to attend, without any proper notice? And if it is on the same day, how do they manage to attend the funeral if the relative lives in a different city?

You get there real fast if you live out of town. Some if not all workplaces will accommodate, but it is a religious tradition and I'd expect workplaces to respect it, generally (excepting low-paying, generally short-term jobs like working at McKee Ds).

My mom and dad's funerals were within three-four days of their deaths.

 

[mattiecat13]

Does anyone know why Prince Philip couldn’t be interred at King George VI Memorial Chapel immediately and instead must wait until the Queen passes? Is it just so they can be interred together?

 

[skatesindreams]

they can be interred together?

After her passing.

 

[mattiecat13]

Yes, but why do they wait for the Queen to pass?

 

[Vagabond]

Yes, but why do they wait for the Queen to pass?

Maybe it's the protocol because she might remarry.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

I don't know, but the royals move bodies around a lot, so to them it must seem normal. Maybe the Queen was comforted by the idea that she and Phillip could take that last step together.

 

[Karen-W]

I read on another forum the theory that perhaps they just want to limit the amount of construction/moving required in the George VI Chapel, so they're waiting to inter Philip at the same time as Elizabeth.

 

[MsZem]

how do people manage to get time off to attend, without any proper notice? And if it is on the same day, how do they manage to attend the funeral if the relative lives in a different city?

We just do. Israel isn't very big, and funerals aren't necessarily during working hours (can't say what Jews in other countries do). Plus if you can't make it to the funeral, there's always the shiva.

 

[skatesindreams]

The monarchy will look different now Philip has gone | CNN

The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in fitting service Saturday.

www.cnn.com

 

[just tuned in]

From my experience, in the U.S., funerals are held 2 or 3 days after the death. It is enough time (for most) to travel.

 

[PRlady]

how do people manage to get time off to attend, without any proper notice? And if it is on the same day, how do they manage to attend the funeral if the relative lives in a different city?

In Jerusalem particularly the funerals are often six hours after death. Everyone understands a quick disappearance to attend a funeral, made easier by everyone wearing jeans and not dark suits. If you miss the funeral, there are seven days of official mourning (shiva) to pay a call on the family.

We just do. Israel isn't very big, and funerals aren't necessarily during working hours (can't say what Jews in other countries do). Plus if you can't make it to the funeral, there's always the shiva.

American Jews usually within 48-72 hours although CoVID has changed it somewhat. I’m always stunned at Protestant funerals two weeks later!

 

[rfisher]

In Jerusalem particularly the funerals are often six hours after death. Everyone understands a quick disappearance to attend a funeral, made easier by everyone wearing jeans and not dark suits. If you miss the funeral, there are seven days of official mourning (shiva) to pay a call on the family.

American Jews usually within 48-72 hours although ********* has changed it somewhat. I’m always stunned at Protestant funerals two weeks later!

Is embalming routine? If not, that's one of the differences.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

Small town/rural midwest - a week or so is the norm. A lot of family will be out of state and travel does take time especially in the winter. Add a day or two for visitation. Church/clergy/cemetery schedules have to be worked around. Delays for planting/harvesting time.

 

[MsZem]

Is embalming routine? If not, that's one of the differences.

In Israel? Absolutely not. And with some exceptions (e.g., military funerals), no caskets either - people are buried in something more like a shroud.

 

[skatesindreams]

My only regret is that he didn't want a eulogy.
In time, others can describe/appreciate his impact.

Much to share, I'm sure.

 

[PRlady]

In Israel? Absolutely not. And with some exceptions (e.g., military funerals), no caskets either - people are buried in something more like a shroud.

One thing even non-religious people like me appreciate, the Orthodox squad that stays up all night with the body so it won’t be alone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shemira

 

[Susan1]

My aunt told me that when her father, my grandfather, died, his sister, who was a nun, knelt next to his body all night. This was back in 1942, so people were laid out in their homes. My aunt was 7 and she got up in the middle of the night to check, and there was Sister Rosalia, praying.

 

[allezfred]

We just do. Israel isn't very big, and funerals aren't necessarily during working hours (can't say what Jews in other countries do). Plus if you can't make it to the funeral, there's always the shiva.

In Ireland, there's the wake/removal the night before the funeral. Funerals here do tend to take place during working hours, but people will take a couple of hours off to attend if they can and family will have bereavement leave of course.

 

[KCC]

I don't want to be embalmed or on display after I die, so that part of the Jewish tradition appeals to me. Take any parts that can be reused and bury or cremate-then-bury the rest.

 

[Yazmeen]

I thought the funeral ceremony and the music was beautiful.

The piper playing the "Lament" totally grabbed me by the throat. That was when Philip's coffin was lowered into the vault.

The official video is now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCY4b6GGkb4

 

[Judy]

The piper playing the "Lament" totally grabbed me by the throat. That was when Philip's coffin was lowered into the vault.

The official video is now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCY4b6GGkb4

Thanks I slept in and missed half of it so I will watch!

 

[Cachoo]

In Ireland, there's the wake/removal the night before the funeral. Funerals here do tend to take place during working hours, but people will take a couple of hours off to attend if they can and family will have bereavement leave of course.

Most of my relatives are Catholic. The Rosary is often the night before the funeral. I like the idea of the wake more if truth be told.

 

[Lemonade20]

The service was beautiful. It is so sad to see the Queen sitting alone. I can't imagine how she's managing. Kate was absolutely stunning, Camilla was lovely too. Even the men in their suits (not touching the whole military issue), they all looked amazing and unified walking together. Let's hope the next funeral won't be for a long time.