Can't get off of work to go to Uncle Spud's funeral? No problem, at least if you live in England! Starting now, a company by the name of Wesley Music will be offering options to bereaved family members and/or friends who can't or don't want to attend the funeral of a departed loved one.
They are hawking their unique service to several funeral homes and crematorium across the country. The idea is for them to charge the absent and grieving the equivalent if $USD150. The mourners will then be provided with a password that will allow them to view a live airing of the funeral ceremony, where every moment will be captured by specially placed cameras set up all over the place. That way it's...well... "almost like being there", except you can have some refreshments while you watch!
Not everybody is enthused about such a morbid practice, but that doesn't bother the folks at Wesley Music nor the funeral homes that have decided to use their "pay-per-view" services. They think it's just nifty for those who want to see a loved one off without having to fly a long distance or make a long drive.
Talk about convenience!
Wonder if this will catch on in the U.S.?
